Question

Tyler has a ramp for his skateboard that measures 17 feet long. The vertical height is 8

feet from the ground to the top of the ramp. What is the horizontal distance from the base
of the ramp to the support? (Hint: draw a picture)

Answer 1

15

Explanation:

Hypotenuse: 17ft long

Height: 8ft long

17^2 = 8^2 + b^2

b^2 = 17^2 - 8^2

b = √225

b = 15