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a 65 foot ladder is leaning against a wall. Its lower end is 25 feet away from the wall. How much farther away will it be if upper end is moved down 8 feet?

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Answer:

14

Explanation:

65^2=25^2 + h^2 =52

Then, 65^2 =(25 + x) ^2 +52^2=>x=14

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