The top of the ladder reaches a point on the building that is 16 feet above the ground. The bottom of the ladder is 4 feet from the base of the building.
Write an equation that could be used to find the length in feet of the ladder,
Use the equation you wrote in part (a) to l'ind x, the length, to the nearest tenth of a foot of the ladder,
Show or explain how you got your answer.
A second ladder that is 32 feet in length will be leaned against the same building. The bottom of the second
ladder will be placed 7 feet from the base of the building,
e. What is the height, to the nearest tenth of a root of the point the top of the second ladder will reach on the
building? Show or explain how you for your answer.
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