Math Problem Statement
A 17 -foot ladder is leaning on a tree. The bottom of the ladder on the ground at a distance of 4 feet from the base of the tree. The base of the tree and the ground form a right angle as shown.
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Math Problem Analysis
Mathematical Concepts
Geometry
Right Triangles
Pythagorean Theorem
Formulas
a^2 + b^2 = c^2
Theorems
Pythagorean Theorem
Suitable Grade Level
Grades 8-10