SOLUTION: Building and ground form a right angle. A 25 ft. ladder is up against the buildnig 7 feet away from the building at the ground. If the ladder slips down from the top of the build

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Question 586240: Building and ground form a right angle. A 25 ft. ladder is up against the buildnig 7 feet away from the building at the ground. If the ladder slips down from the top of the building 4 feet how far away from the building will the ladder be?
I think the answer is 15. Can you confirm?

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