SOLUTION: A 13-foot ladder is leaning against a vertical wall. Let h be the distance from the floor to the top of the ladder, and x be the distance from the wall to the base of the ladder. W

Question 1109347: A 13-foot ladder is leaning against a vertical wall. Let h be the distance from the floor to the top of the ladder, and x be the distance from the wall to the base of the ladder. Write h as a function of x. Hint: Use the Pythagorean Theorem!
Answer by josgarithmetic(39617) (Show Source): You can put this solution on YOUR website!
h, x, 13

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