Question

A 13-foot-long ladder leans against the side of a building. The bottom

of the ladder is 5 feet from the base of the building. What height does
the ladder reach?

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Answer 1

Use Pythagorean Theorem



a= 12

Answer 2

Answer:Use the Pythagorean Theorem.

Step-by-step explanation:a^2 + b^2 = c^2

a^2 + 5^2 = 13^2

a^2 + 25 = 169

a^2 = 169 - 25

a^2 = 144

a = 12