Math Problem Statement
Upper A 10-ft-tall fence runs parallel to a wall of a house at a distance of 22 ft. Find the length of the shortest ladder that extends from the ground to the house without touching the fence. Assume the vertical wall of the house and the horizontal ground have infinite extent. give the length of the ladder that extends from the ground, passes over the 10 foot fence and touches the wall that is 22 feet away from the wall
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Math Problem Analysis
Mathematical Concepts
Optimization
Pythagorean theorem
Calculus
Formulas
Pythagorean theorem
Derivative of a function
Theorems
Optimization in calculus
Suitable Grade Level
Grades 11-12