SOLUTION: A 10-m ladder is leaning against a building. the bottom of the ladder is 5m from the building. How high is the top of the ladder?

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Question 252006: A 10-m ladder is leaning against a building. the bottom of the ladder is 5m from the building. How high is the top of the ladder?
Answer by richwmiller(17219) About Me  (Show Source):
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a^2+b^2=c^2
c=10
a=5
5^2+b^2=10^2