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### Pythagorean Theorem Word Problem

If you place a 28-foot ladder against the top of a 22-foot building, how many feet will the bottom of the ladder be from the bottom of the building? Round to the nearest tenth of a foot.
Transcribed Image Text:### Pythagorean Theorem Word Problem If you place a 28-foot ladder against the top of a 22-foot building, how many feet will the bottom of the ladder be from the bottom of the building? Round to the nearest tenth of a foot.
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