document.write( "Question 82917: A 13ft. ladder is leaning against a building. Thhe bottom of the ladder is 5ft from the building. How high is the top of the ladder? \n" ); document.write( "
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5^2+x^2=13^2
\n" ); document.write( "25+x^2=169
\n" ); document.write( "x^2=169-25
\n" ); document.write( "x^2=144
\n" ); document.write( "x=sqrt144
\n" ); document.write( "x=12 height of the ladder against the building.
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