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A 20 foot ladder is leaning against the side of a building. If the bottom of the ladder is 12 feet away from the base of the building, how far up the side of the building does the ladder reach? Draw a picture and show your work. (2 points)

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Answer:

The ladder reaches is 16 feet far up the side of the building

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A 20 foot ladder is leaning against the side of a building. If the bottom of the ladder-example-1
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