SOLUTION: The bottom of a 20 foot ladder is placed 5 feet away from a structure. Where will the top of the ladder touch the building?

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The bottom of a 20 foot ladder is placed 5 feet away from a structure. Where will the top of the ladder touch the building? This question is from textbook

Answer by checkley71(8403) About Me  (Show Source):
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HERE YOU HAVE A RIGHT TRIANGLE WITH AN HYPOTENUSE=20 & ONE SIDE=5.
USING THE PYTHAGOREAN THEORUM A^2+B^2=C^2 YOU GET
A^2+5^2=20^2
A^2+25=400
A^2=400-25
A^2=375
A=SQRT375
A=19.365 FEET ABOVE GROUND IS WHERE THE LADDER TOUCHES THE BUILDING.