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A 10-foot ladder is learning against wall. The base of the ladder is 2 feet from the base of the building. How far up the building does the ladder fall?

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Answer:


4√(6) feet

Explanation:

Step 1: Make an equation to represent the scenario


a^2 + b^2 = c^2


(2)^2 + b^2 = (10)^2


4 + b^2 - 4 = 100 - 4


b^2 = 96

Step 2: Square root both sides


√(b^2) = √(96)


b = √(4^2*6)


b=4√(6)

Answer:
4√(6) feet

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