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An open window is at the height of 15 ft above the ground. A ladder is placed 8 ft away from the side of the house. What will be the length of ladder needed to reach to the window of the house?
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An open window is at the height of 15 ft above the ground. A ladder is placed 8 ft away from the side of the house. What will be the length of ladder needed to reach to the window of

the house?

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15^2+8^2=x^2
225+64=x^2
289=x^2
17=x

17 is your answer.
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