Question

The formula that relates the length of a ladder, L, that leans against a wall with distance d from the base of the wall and the height h that the ladder reaches up the wall is . What height on the wall will a 15-foot ladder reach if it is placed 3.5 feet from the base of a wall?

Answer 1

C on edg

Explanation:

Answer 2

If you use the pythagorean theorem,
a^2 + 3.5^2 = 15^2

you get approximately 14.6

14.586 if you need to be specific.