document.write( "Question 254001: A ladder is leaning against a house. The ladder is 13 feet long and the foot of the ladder is 5 feet away from the base of the house. How far up the side of the house does the ladder reach? \n" ); document.write( "
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Let b=5 and c=13
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\n" ); document.write( "a^2+25=169
\n" ); document.write( "a^2=144
\n" ); document.write( "a=12'
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