document.write( "Question 1059316: A ladder that is 17 feet long is 8 feet from the base of a wall. How far up the wall does the ladder reach?
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Algebra.Com's Answer #674375 by MathTherapy(10552)![]() ![]() You can put this solution on YOUR website! \n" ); document.write( "A ladder that is 17 feet long is 8 feet from the base of a wall. How far up the wall does the ladder reach? \n" ); document.write( " This scenario represents a right-triangle, with sides of 8-15-17, or what is known as a Pythagorean triple.\n" ); document.write( " |