SOLUTION: A 30-ft ladder is leaning against a building. If the foot of the ladder is 10 ft away from the base of the building, how far up the building does the ladder reach?

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Question 1086180: A 30-ft ladder is leaning against a building. If the foot of the ladder is 10 ft away from the base of the building, how far up the building does the ladder reach?
Answer by ikleyn(52779) About Me  (Show Source):
You can put this solution on YOUR website!
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sqrt%2830%5E2+-+10%5E2%29 feet.

Can you calculate the number on your own ?