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A ladder is placed against the side of a building with the base of the ladder 8 feet away from the building. The top of the ladder reaches a window that is 15 feet above the ground.How long is the ladder?

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Answer:

6ft

Explanation:

User Chris Hill
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Answer:

17 ft

Explanation:

√(8x8 + 15x15)

√(64 + 225

√289

= 17 feet

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