SOLUTION: A 16 foot ladder reaches a window 14 feet abouve the ground. How far from the wall is the base of the ladder. Round your answer to the nearest whole number.

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Question 375102: A 16 foot ladder reaches a window 14 feet abouve the ground. How far from the wall is the base of the ladder. Round your answer to the nearest whole number.
Answer by checkley79(3341) About Me  (Show Source):
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A^2+B^2=C^2
14^2+B^2=16^2
B^2=16^2-14^2
B^2=256-196
B^2=60
B=SQRT60
B=8 ANS.