Question

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Answer 1

Again using the Pythagorean Theorem:

h^2=x^2+y^2, where h is the hypotenuse of a right triangle and x and y are the side lengths.  You are given that the hypotenuse is 34 ft and the base side is 16ft. Let h=34, x=16, and y=height, then you have:

34^2=16^2+y^2

y^2=34^2-16^2

y^2=1156-256

y^2=900

y=√900

y=30 ft

So the ladder will reach a spot 30 feet high on the building.