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= + EXAMPLE 2 Standardized Test Practice SOLUTION
ANSWER The ladder is resting against the house at about 15.5 feet above the ground. 240 = x The correct answer is D. EXAMPLE 2 Standardized Test Practice SOLUTION 162 = 42 + x2 Substitute. 256 = 16 + x2 Multiply. 240 = x2 Subtract 16 from each side. Find positive square root. 15.491 ≈ x Approximate with a calculator.
= + for Example 2 GUIDED PRACTICE 3. The top of a ladder rests against a wall, 23 feet above the ground. The base of the ladder is6 feet away from the wall. What is the length of the ladder? SOLUTION
ANSWER about 23.8 ft for Example 2 GUIDED PRACTICE x2 = (6)2 + (23)2 Substitute. x2= 36 + 529 Multiply. Add. x2 = 565 x= 23.77 Approximate with a calculator.
ANSWER right triangle for Example 2 GUIDED PRACTICE The Pythagorean Theorem is only true for what type of triangle? 4.