A

12

-

ft

ladder leans against the side of a house. The bottom of the ladder is

6 ft

from the side of the house. How high is the top of the ladder from the ground? If necessary, round your answer to the nearest tenth.

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11 April, 21:10

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Maria Lamb · Answer 1

A^2 + b^2 = c^2

6^2 + b^2 = 12^2

b^2 = 12^2 - 6^2

b^2 = 144 - 36

b^2 = 108

b = sqrt 108

b = 10.4 ft <===

A12-ftladder leans against the side of a house. The bottom of the ladder is6 ftfrom the side of the house. How high is the top of the ladder from the ground? If necessary, round your answer to the nearest tenth.