document.write( "Question 728554: A ladder is 10 feet long leans against a wall, the bottom of a ladder is 6 feet from the wall. The bottom of the ladder than pulled out , 3 feet further. How much does the top end more down the wall?\r
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document.write( "I really don't understand can you please help me? Thanks so much in advance:) \n" );
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Algebra.Com's Answer #445550 by checkley79(3341)![]() ![]() ![]() You can put this solution on YOUR website! A^2+B^2=C^2 \n" ); document.write( "6^2+B^2=10^2 \n" ); document.write( "36+B^2=100 \n" ); document.write( "B^2=100-36 \n" ); document.write( "B^2=64 \n" ); document.write( "B=SQRT64 \n" ); document.write( "B=8 FT. HEIGHT OF LADDER AGAINST THE WALL. \n" ); document.write( "9*2+B^2=10^2 \n" ); document.write( "81+B^2=100 \n" ); document.write( "B^2=100-81 \n" ); document.write( "B^2=19 \n" ); document.write( "B=SQRT19 \n" ); document.write( "B=4.36 FT. HEIGHT OF LADDER AGAINST THE WALL. \n" ); document.write( "8-4.36=3.64 FT. IS THE DROP OF THE TOP OF THE LADDER. \n" ); document.write( " |