document.write( "Question 931540: How do I solve this word problem? Using the formula a^2+b^2=c^2\r
\n" ); document.write( "\n" ); document.write( "You're locked out of your house and the only open window is on the second floor, 26 feet above the ground. You need to borrow a ladder from one of your neighbors. There's a rose garden along the edge of the house, so you'll have to place the ladder 9 feet from the house. What length of ladder do you need to reach the window? \r
\n" ); document.write( "\n" ); document.write( "I have attempted to solve but I am stuck with 26^2+9^2=c^2 =676+81=757 Do I square 757?\r
\n" ); document.write( "\n" ); document.write( "Please help...thanks in advance\r
\n" ); document.write( "\n" ); document.write( "Aloha Michellee
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You need a ladder length, $\"c\"$ that when squared gives you $\"c%5E2=757\"$ ,
\n" ); document.write( "so you calculate the square root of $\"757\"$ :
\n" ); document.write( " $\"c=sqrt%28757%29=about27.514\"$ (rounded). \n" ); document.write( "

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