A 20 foot ladder is leaning up against the side of a building. The base of the ladder is 4 feet from the building. How many feet above the ground does the ladder touch the wall of the building? A. 384 ft B. 16 ft C. 12 ft D. 416 ft

A 20 foot ladder is leaning up against the side of a building. The base of the ladder is 4 feet from the building. How many feet above the ground does the ladder touch the wall of the building? A. 384 ft B. 16 ft C. 12 ft D. 416 ft

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Elementary Geometry For College Students, 7e

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ISBN:9781337614085

Author:Alexander, Daniel C.; Koeberlein, Geralyn M.

Publisher:Alexander, Daniel C.; Koeberlein, Geralyn M.

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