a^2 + b^2 = c^2
3^2 + b^2 = 11^2
Solve for b
Use the pythagorean Theorem to solve this problem.
A painter places an 11 ft ladder against a house. The base of the ladder is 3 ft from the house. How high on the house does the ladder reach?
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10.6 ft
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