Question

To repair a roof that is 12 feet off the ground, Mr. Albert leans a 17 foot ladder against the side of the building. To reach the roof, how far away from the building should he place the base of the ladder.

Answer 1

Answer:

a=12.0415946 ft

Step-by-step explanation:

a²+b²=c²

c= 17 and b= 12

a²+144=289

a²=145