Question

A handyman knows from experience that his 29-foot ladder rests in its most stable position when the distance of its base from a wall is 1 foot farther than the height it reaches up the wall.

Answer 1

The answer is a2+b2=c21 foot29 feet12+292=c2842−−−√=c The unknown length (which I'm assuming is the length against the wall) is 29.02 feet.

Answer 2

a2+b2=c2 1 foot29 feet 12+292=c2 842−−−√=c The unknown length (which I'm assuming is the length against the wall) is 29.02 feet.