Using the Pythagorean theorem, we can solve for the length of the ladder.
10^2 + 25^2 = x^2
100 + 625 = x^2
725 = x^2
x = √725
x ≈ 26.92
Therefore, you would need a ladder of approximately 26.92 feet in length to reach the window.
You're locked out of your house and the only open window is on the second floor, 25 feet above the ground. You need to borrow a ladder from one of your neighbors. There's a bush along the edge of the house, so you'll have to place the base of the ladder 10 feet from the house. What length of ladder do you need to reach the window?
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