SOLUTION: Ladder AB is leaning against building AC. The foot of the leader is a distance CB from the building. AC = 25ft. And CB= 12ft A) find the length of the ladder to the nearest foot.

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Question 746441: Ladder AB is leaning against building AC. The foot of the leader is a distance CB from the building. AC = 25ft. And CB= 12ft
A) find the length of the ladder to the nearest foot. Explain how you arrived at your answer. Please help me algebra homework due tomorrow
Answer by checkley79(3341) About Me  (Show Source):
You can put this solution on YOUR website!
12^2+25^2=C^2
144+625=C^2
769=C^2
C=SQRT769
C=28 FT. IS THE LENGTH OF THE LADDER.