SOLUTION: A portable ladder is needed to climb onto a rooftop 24 feet high. How long should the ladder be? How far should its base set away from the building wall? Explain your answer and sh
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Question 290201: A portable ladder is needed to climb onto a rooftop 24 feet high. How long should the ladder be? How far should its base set away from the building wall? Explain your answer and show your calculation.
Answer by richwmiller(17219) (Show Source): You can put this solution on YOUR website!
24^2+b^2=c^2
if c=25 ladder then b =7 ft away from bldg.
if c=26 then b=10
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