SOLUTION: What formula should I use to find the answer to this problem: The base of a 22ft ladder is 8ft from a house. Approximately how far above the ground is the top of the ladder? I dr

Question 410317: What formula should I use to find the answer to this problem: The base of a 22ft ladder is 8ft from a house. Approximately how far above the ground is the top of the ladder? I drew it and saw that it formed a triangle, but I am not sure if I am supposed to be finding the other side or when I do should I subtract it from 22.
Answer by josmiceli(19441) (Show Source): You can put this solution on YOUR website!
You can use the pythagorean theorem.
Let = vertical height of top of ladder

ft
check answer:
close enough
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