Question

I need help on this question please.

Answer 1

The ladder needs to be 26 ft long.

Explanation:

So pythag is
`a^(2)`+
`b^(2)`=
`c^(2)`

We have the height and distance from the window, so we need to find c

`10^(2)`+
`24^(2)`=
`c^(2)`

100+576= 676

`√(676)` = 26