SOLUTION: A 25-ft ladder is placed 8 ft from the base of the house. How
high up the side of the house can the ladder reach? Round
your answer to the nearest foot.
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high up the side of the house can the ladder reach? Round
your answer to the nearest foot.
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Question 410702: A 25-ft ladder is placed 8 ft from the base of the house. How
high up the side of the house can the ladder reach? Round
your answer to the nearest foot. Answer by nerdybill(7384) (Show Source):
You can put this solution on YOUR website! A 25-ft ladder is placed 8 ft from the base of the house. How
high up the side of the house can the ladder reach? Round
your answer to the nearest foot.
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Let x = reach up side of house
then
x^2 + 8^2 = 25^2
x^2 = 25^2 - 8^2
x^2 = 625 - 64
x^2 = 561
x = 23.68
rounding:
x = 24 feet
