SOLUTION: A ladder of length 11 feet is leaning against a tall wall. Express the distance, d, of the foot of the ladder form the base of the wall as a function of the height, h, of the top o

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Question 496155: A ladder of length 11 feet is leaning against a tall wall. Express the distance, d, of the foot of the ladder form the base of the wall as a function of the height, h, of the top of the ladder.
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Answer by cleomenius(959) About Me  (Show Source):
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h^2 + d^2 = 11*2
d^2 = 11^2 - h^2
d = sqrt%2811%5E2+-+h%5E2%29
Cleomenius