Question

WILL GIVE BRAINLIEST!!!!

Answer 1

Answer: 8 feet, D

Step-by-step explanation:

To solve this, use the Pythagorean Theorem. It states:

$a^{2} +b^{2} =c^{2}$

where A and B are the sides of a triangle and C is the triangle's hypotenuse.

The 17 foot ladder in this situation is your hypotenuse, and you have one side of the triangle: 15.

$15^2 + b^2 = 17^2$

15 squared = 225

17 squared = 289

solving for b squared, we get $b^2 = 64$

taking the square root of 64, you get 8 feet, the distance between the house and the base of the ladder.