A ramp was constructed to load a truck. If the ramp is 5 feet long and the horizontal distance from the bottom of the ramp to the truck is 4 feet, what is the vertical height of the ramp?

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johnweldon1993 · Answer

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so if we have that....we can use the pythagorean theorem to solve for the missing side

johnweldon1993 · Answer

we have the hypotenuse...and another side...so

A² + 4² = 5²

we solve for A so

A² = 5² - 4²

A = √(5² - 4²

what is A?

anonymous · Answer

like a ramp

anonymous · Answer

I got B for my answer, is that right?

johnweldon1993 · Answer

I can't see your answer choices...what is answer choice B?

anonymous · Answer

sorry

A. 9 ft
B. 4.5 ft
C. 2 ft
D. 3 ft

anonymous · Answer

I got B

johnweldon1993 · Answer

....incorrect

what is √(5² - 4²)?

anonymous · Answer

its 3:)

johnweldon1993 · Answer

correct :)