Alejandro has three ladders that are 15, 10, and 12 feet in length. If he is trying to reach a window that is 8 feet from the ground then ...

Part A: How far does the bottom of the ladder need to be for the 15-foot ladder?

Part B: How far does the bottom of the ladder need to be for the 10-foot ladder?

Part C: How far does the bottom of the ladder need to be for the 12 - foot ladder?

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29 April, 12:05

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Ponce · Answer 1

Pythagorean theorem: a^2+b^2=c^2

8^2+b^2=15^2

12.69ft.

8^2+b^2=10^2

6ft.

8^2+b^2=12^2

8.94ft.