Question 728554
A^2+B^2=C^2
6^2+B^2=10^2
36+B^2=100
B^2=100-36
B^2=64
B=SQRT64
B=8 FT. HEIGHT OF LADDER AGAINST THE WALL.
9*2+B^2=10^2
81+B^2=100
B^2=100-81
B^2=19
B=SQRT19
B=4.36 FT. HEIGHT OF LADDER AGAINST THE WALL.
8-4.36=3.64 FT. IS THE DROP OF THE TOP OF THE LADDER.