SOLUTION: The bottom of a 13 foot straight ladder is set into the ground 5 feet away from a wall. When the top of the ladder is leaned against the wall, what is the distance above the gr

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Question 967710:
The bottom of a 13 foot straight ladder is set into the ground 5 feet away from a wall. When the top of the ladder is leaned against the wall, what is the distance above the ground it will reach?
Answer by checkley77(12844) About Me  (Show Source):
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A^2+B^2=C^2
5^2+B^2=13^2
25+B^2=169
B^2=169-25
B^2=144
B=SQRT144
B=12 FEET ANS.