A ladder is leaning against the side of a building. The base of the ladder is 6 feet away from the building and the top of the ladder touches the building at a point 8 feet above the ground. How long is the ladder? 7. A) 10ft B) 4ft C) 7ft D) 28ft

A ladder is leaning against the side of a building. The base of the ladder is 6 feet away from the building and the top of the ladder touches the building at a point 8 feet above the ground. How long is the ladder? 7. A) 10ft B) 4ft C) 7ft D) 28ft

Elementary Geometry For College Students, 7e

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Chapter10: Analytic Geometry

Section10.1: The Rectangular Coordinate System

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A ladder is leaning against the side of a building.
The base of the ladder is 6 feet away from the
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building at a point 8 feet above the ground. How
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A) 10ft
B) 4ft
C) 7ft
D) 28ft
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