Question

A ladder leaning against a house. The distance between the base of the ladder to the house is 3 feet. The length of the ladder is 10 feet. In feet how far above the ground does the ladder touch the house?

Answer 1

i really need help plz help me thank ya in advance

Answer 2

solve for x by using the pythagorean theorem ;
x^2 = 10^2 - 3^2

Answer 3

still confused :(

Answer 4

x^2 = 10^2 - 3^2
x^2 = 100 - 9
x^2 = 91
x = sqrt(91) = ... (calculator)

Answer 5

so it's 9.5?

Answer 6

yeah, hat's nearest

Answer 7

thank ya :)

Answer 8

wlcm :)