SOLUTION: 11-foot latter leaning against the building with the base of the ladder 5 feet from the building, how high up the building does the ladder reach?

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Question 415098: 11-foot latter leaning against the building with the base of the ladder 5 feet from the building, how high up the building does the ladder reach?
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