If joe stands. 25ft away from a 40ft buliding how long would a ladder have to be to reach from the ground where joe is standing to the top of the building

Answer 1

Use the Pythagorean Theorem as I showed you before. This time solve for c.

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Answer 2

I did
A^2+b^2=c^2
40^2+25^2=C^2
1,600+625=C^2
Then i got 2,225=c^2
And i don't think that is the answer

Answer 3

Ms.sue

Answer 4

You're right as far as you went.

2,225 = c^2

The square root of 2,225 is 47.17 feet

Answer 5

c^2 = 40^2 + 25^2 = 2225
c = √2225
= appr 47.17 ft