SOLUTION: To wash a window that is 8 metres off the ground, Ben leans a 10 metre ladder against the side of the building. To reach the window, how far from the building should Ben place the

Question 908684: To wash a window that is 8 metres off the ground, Ben leans a 10 metre ladder against the side of the building. To reach the window, how far from the building should Ben place the base of the ladder? Can you also tell me how you solved it?
Answer by ewatrrr(24785) (Show Source): You can put this solution on YOUR website!

Applying the Pythagorean Theorem
b^2 + 8^2 = 10^2
b^2 = 100 - 64 = 36
b = 6m
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