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Question 1192720: A ladder is leaning against a building so that the top is 8 ft above the ground. The length of the ladder is 2 ft less than twice the distance of the bottom of the ladder from the building. Find the length of the ladder. Answer by josgarithmetic(39617) (Show Source):
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