document.write( "Question 861442: a 104 foot ladder is leaning against a wall. If the base of the ladder is 40 feet from the wall, how high up the wall will the ladder reach? \n" ); document.write( "

Algebra.Com's Answer #519054 by richwmiller(17219) $\"\"$ $\"About$

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40^2+x^2=104^2
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