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( "
Algebra.Com's Answer #186349 by edjones(8007)![]() ![]() You can put this solution on YOUR website! Let b=5 and c=13 \n" ); document.write( "a^2+b^2=c^2 \n" ); document.write( "a^2+25=169 \n" ); document.write( "a^2=144 \n" ); document.write( "a=12' \n" ); document.write( ". \n" ); document.write( "Ed \n" ); document.write( " |