SOLUTION: A 10 foot ladder reaches a window 8 feet above the ground. How far from the wall is the base of the ladder?

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Question 1160963: A 10 foot ladder reaches a window 8 feet above the ground. How far from
the wall is the base of the ladder?
Answer by solver91311(24713) About Me  (Show Source):
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3-4-5 right triangle, so 6 feet.


John

My calculator said it, I believe it, that settles it