A fence 6 feet tall runs parallel to a tall building at a distance of 3 feet from the building. What is the length of the shortest ladder that will reach from the ground over the fence to the wall of the building? Length of ladder = feet.

A fence 6 feet tall runs parallel to a tall building at a distance of 3 feet from the building. What is the length of the shortest ladder that will reach from the ground over the fence to the wall of the building? Length of ladder = feet.

Intermediate Algebra

19th Edition

ISBN:9780998625720

Author:Lynn Marecek

Publisher:Lynn Marecek

Chapter9: Quadratic Equations And Functions

Section9.5: Solve Applications Of Quadratic Equations

Problem 9.74TI: A rectangular tablecloth has an area of 80 square feet. The width is 5 feet shorter than the length...

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A fence 6 feet tall runs parallel to a tall building at a distance of 3 feet from the
building.
What is the length of the shortest ladder that will reach from the ground over the
fence to the wall of the building?
Length of ladder =
feet.

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