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A ladder is leaning against the side of a building. The building and the ground form a right angle. How high on the

building will the ladder touch if the ladder is 17 ft long and the base of the ladder is 8 ft from the base of the building?
A. 64 ft
B. 8 ft
OC. 15 ft
O D. 16 ft

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C. 15 respectfully no other answer
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Answer:

15m

Explanation:

(see attached)

A ladder is leaning against the side of a building. The building and the ground form-example-1
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