Gerry plans to place a 29 foot ladder against the side of his house to clean his gutters. The bottom of the ladder will be 4 feet from the house. How far up the side of the house will the ladder reach (in ft)?

Gerry plans to place a 29 foot ladder against the side of his house to clean his gutters. The bottom of the ladder will be 4 feet from the house. How far up the side of the house will the ladder reach (in ft)?

Elementary Algebra

17th Edition

ISBN:9780998625713

Author:Lynn Marecek, MaryAnne Anthony-Smith

Publisher:Lynn Marecek, MaryAnne Anthony-Smith

Chapter3: Math Models

Section3.4: Solve Geometry Applications: Triangles, Rectangles, And The Pythagorean Theorem

Problem 3.81TI: John puts the base of a 13-foot ladder five feet from the wall of his house as shown below. How far...

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