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Aladder is 15 feet long. If a window is 10 feet from the ground, how far out from

the house will the ladder be if it is placed at the bottom of the window? *

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User Janier
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Answer:

2.5 feet

Explanation:

10 feet is the length to the window this leaves us with 5 feet remaining half this to get a stable incline to the window (meaning we dont fall)

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