Question

A ladder is 12 feet long. The base of the ladder is placed 3 feet away from a wall and the top of the ladder rests against the

wall.

what is the approximate distances in feet from the ladder touches the wall to the ground

Answer 1

11.6 ft

Explanation:

Use Pyth Th:

3^2 + b^2 = 12^2

9 + b^2 = 144

135 = b^2

11.619 = b