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A 25 foot ladder leans against a house. How far is the foot if the ladder from base if the building if the top of the ladder is 20 feet from the ground?
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A 25 foot ladder leans against a house. How far is the foot if the ladder from base if the building if the top of the ladder is 20 feet from the ground?

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Answer:

C

Explanation:

x^2 + 20^2 = 25^2

x^2 + 400 625

x^2 = 225

x = 15

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