SOLUTION: A 17 feet ladder leaning against the wall it has 8 feet from the base of the wall at what height is the top of the ladder touching the wall?

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Question 1005875: A 17 feet ladder leaning against the wall it has 8 feet from the base of the wall at what height is the top of the ladder touching the wall?
Answer by Fombitz(32388) About Me  (Show Source):
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The ladder forms a right triangle.
8%5E2%2BB%5E2=17%5E2
B%5E2=289-64
B%5E2=225
B=15feet