SOLUTION: A 12-foot ladder rests against the side of a house. The base of the ladder is 3 feet away from the side of the house. How high above the ground is the top of the ladder? Round to t

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Question 860203: A 12-foot ladder rests against the side of a house. The base of the ladder is 3 feet away from the side of the house. How high above the ground is the top of the ladder? Round to the nearest tenth of a foot.
Answer by ewatrrr(24785) About Me  (Show Source):
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Hi,

Let x represent  How high above the ground the ladder is

 sqrt%2812%5E2+-+3%5E2+%29=+sqrt%28135%29+=+11.6ft