Pre-Algebra Student Edition
Pre-Algebra Student Edition
1st Edition
ISBN: 9780078957734
Author: Glencoe/McGraw-Hill
Publisher: MCG
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Chapter 10, Problem 19PT
To determine

To explain: will a ladder reach the window or not.

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Answer to Problem 19PT

No, the ladder didn’t reach the window.

Explanation of Solution

Given:

Pre-Algebra Student Edition, Chapter 10, Problem 19PT , additional homework tip  1

Calculation:

Pre-Algebra Student Edition, Chapter 10, Problem 19PT , additional homework tip  2

Use Pythagorean Theorem, c2=a2+b2

Let a = 12 ft, b = 5 ft, c = c ft

  c2=a2+b2       write the equationc2=122+152    replace a with 12,b with 5c2=144+25     evaluate 122 and 52c2=169            add

  c2=169      take the positive square root of both sidesc=13                simplify

Hence the 13 foot ladder will reach the building.

Conclusion:

Therefore, the 15 foot ladder didn’t reach the window.

Chapter 10 Solutions

Pre-Algebra Student Edition

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