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A house painter has a 15 foot ladder that must be placed 9 feet away from the house to comply with regulations. What is the height of the house if the ladder reaches the top of the house?

 Apr 18, 2016
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Use pythag theorem

 

9^2 + h^2 = 15^2

h= 12ft

 Apr 18, 2016

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