SOLUTION: The bottom of a ladder is 6 feet from the base of a building. It is a 20 foot ladder. How far can it reach? I am struggling to solve this problem. We'll someone please help

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Question 269955: The bottom of a ladder is 6 feet from the base of a building. It is a 20 foot ladder. How far can it reach?
I am struggling to solve this problem. We'll someone please help me?
Answer by Alan3354(69443) About Me  (Show Source):
You can put this solution on YOUR website!
The hypotenuse is 20.
One side is 6.
Use Pythagoras to find the 3rd side.