A 24-foot ladder is resting against a wall of a building in such a way that the top of the ladder is 18 feet above the ground. How far is the foot of the ladder from the base of the building? The foot of the ladder is approximately feet from the base of the building. (Round to the nearest foot as needed.)

A 24-foot ladder is resting against a wall of a building in such a way that the top of the ladder is 18 feet above the ground. How far is the foot of the ladder from the base of the building? The foot of the ladder is approximately feet from the base of the building. (Round to the nearest foot as needed.)

Elementary Geometry For College Students, 7e

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ISBN:9781337614085

Author:Alexander, Daniel C.; Koeberlein, Geralyn M.

Publisher:Alexander, Daniel C.; Koeberlein, Geralyn M.

Chapter5: Similar Triangles

Section5.4: The Pythagorean Theorem

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