Question

DIRECTIONS: Draw a picture to represent each problem. Then, use

Answer 1

Pythagorean theorem is: a^2+b^2=c^2

1.  10^2+b^2=17^2
     So 100+b^2=289
     b^2=189
     b=$\sqrt{189}$
     b=13 3/4
     The dimensions are 10 by 13 3/4
 
2.  5^2+b^2=13^2
     So 25+b^2=169
     b^2=144
     b=12
     The ladder reaches 12 feet off the ground