document.write( "Question 290201: A portable ladder is needed to climb onto a rooftop 24 feet high. How long should the ladder be? How far should its base set away from the building wall? Explain your answer and show your calculation. \n" ); document.write( "
Algebra.Com's Answer #210013 by richwmiller(17219)\"\" \"About 
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24^2+b^2=c^2
\n" ); document.write( "if c=25 ladder then b =7 ft away from bldg.
\n" ); document.write( "if c=26 then b=10
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