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Use the pythagorean theorem to solve the problem. Round your answer to the nearest tenth if necessary. A 12 foot ladder is placed 4 foot from the bottom of the house. How high will the ladder reach the
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Use the pythagorean theorem to solve the problem. Round your answer to the nearest tenth if necessary.

A 12 foot ladder is placed 4 foot from the bottom of the house. How high will the ladder reach the house?

User Viswanatha Swamy
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4^2 + b^2 = 12^2
16 + b^2 = 144
B^2 = 144-16
B^2 = 128
B= 11.3
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