Question

A slide and its ladder form a right triangle with the ground, with the

Answer 1

Answer:

15.6 ft

Step-by-step explanation:

Let's call

• a: distance from the top of the ladder to the ground = 10 ft

• b: distance from the bottom of the ladder to the bottom of the slide = 12 ft

• c: length of the slide

From Pythagorean theorem:

c² = a² + b²

c = √(10² + 12²)

c = 15.6 ft