4. A 35-foot ladder is leaning against the side of a building and is positioned such that the base of theladder is 21 feet from the base of the building. How far above the ground is the point where theladder touches the building?

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A 35-foot ladder is leaning against the side of a building and is positioned such that the base of the dder is 21 feet from the base of the building. How far above the ground is the point where the udder touches the building?

A 35-foot ladder is leaning against the side of a building and is positioned such that the base of the dder is 21 feet from the base of the building. How far above the ground is the point where the udder touches the building?

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