SOLUTION: A ladder should reach a point 25 ft. above the ground. If the slope is 2, how far from the building should its base be?
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Question 853826: A ladder should reach a point 25 ft. above the ground. If the slope is 2, how far from the building should its base be?
Answer by Alan3354(69443) (Show Source): You can put this solution on YOUR website!
A ladder should reach a point 25 ft. above the ground. If the slope is 2, how far from the building should its base be?
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Slope = diffy/diffx
2 = 25/x
x = 12.5 feet
Not practical and dangerous.
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