document.write( "Question 223203: A ladder is resting against a wall. The top of the ladder touches the wall at a height of 15 feet. Find the length of the ladder if the length is 5 feet more than its distance from the wall. \n" ); document.write( "
Algebra.Com's Answer #166943 by rfer(16322)\"\" \"About 
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c^2=a^2+b^2
\n" ); document.write( "c^2=5^2+15^2
\n" ); document.write( "c^2=25+225
\n" ); document.write( "c^2=250
\n" ); document.write( "c=15.8 ft long
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