document.write( "Question 860203: A 12-foot ladder rests against the side of a house. The base of the ladder is 3 feet away from the side of the house. How high above the ground is the top of the ladder? Round to the nearest tenth of a foot. \n" ); document.write( "
Algebra.Com's Answer #518215 by ewatrrr(24785)\"\" \"About 
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\n" ); document.write( "Let x represent How high above the ground the ladder is
\n" ); document.write( " \"sqrt%2812%5E2+-+3%5E2+%29=+sqrt%28135%29+=+11.6ft\"
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