Solve Pythagorean theorem word problems
Draw the right triangle first, then use a² + b² = c².
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A 17 m ramp rises from a spot 8 m from the base of a wall. How high is the top of the ramp?
Answer: 15
A 5 m ramp rises from a spot 3 m from the base of a wall. How high is the top of the ramp?
Answer: 4
A 34 m ladder leans against a wall with its foot 16 m from the wall. How high up the wall does it reach?
Answer: 30
Tip: Draw the right triangle first, then use a² + b² = c².
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