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.
Answer: x= -9 y= 3
Step-by-step explanation:
Answer: x=12, x=-3
Step-by-step explanation: For this factored problem, you see that -36 is negative, as well at -9. This shows you that you need to find two numbers that multiply to get -36, and add up to get -9. Two numbers that both satisfy these requirements are -12 and 3. They multiply to get -36, and add to get -9.
Once you have found your values, you plug them into (x+/- __)(x+/- __), which is (x-12)(x+3).
But since the problem asks you to find the zeroes, you set each factor equal to zero, like this:
x-12=0 and x+3=0
Then solve and you have you answer!
