bakameerkat
Answered

Westonci.ca offers quick and accurate answers to your questions. Join our community and get the insights you need today. Get detailed and accurate answers to your questions from a community of experts on our comprehensive Q&A platform. Join our Q&A platform to connect with experts dedicated to providing accurate answers to your questions in various fields.

The local firemen have a 50 ft. ladder. They need to get to the top a 48 foot building. What is the maximum distance away from the building they can place the foot of the ladder so that the top of the ladder reaches the top of the building?

Sagot :

nnniiiccckkk

Answer:14 ft

Step-by-step explanation: 50^2=x^2+48^2(Pythagorean theorem)

x^2=2500-2304

x^2=196

x=14

Thanks for stopping by. We strive to provide the best answers for all your questions. See you again soon. Thank you for your visit. We're dedicated to helping you find the information you need, whenever you need it. We're glad you chose Westonci.ca. Revisit us for updated answers from our knowledgeable team.