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