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30 June, 15:10

A ladder 25 feet long is placed so that it's top reaches 24 feet up the side of the house. How far from the house is the bottom of the ladder

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  1. 30 June, 15:15
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    Use Pythagoras theorem

    25^2 = 24^2 + x^2

    x^2 = 25^2 - 24^2

    x^2 = 49

    x = 7 feet Answer
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