SOLUTION: A 45-foot ladder leans against a building point 27 feet above the ground. How far is the bottom of the ladder from the building?
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Question 439812: A 45-foot ladder leans against a building point 27 feet above the ground. How far is the bottom of the ladder from the building?
Answer by jorel1380(3719) (Show Source): You can put this solution on YOUR website!
(45)2-(27)2=2025-729=1296
√1296=36
The bottom of the ladder is 36' from the building..
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