Solve the problem.A ladder that is 17 feet long is 8 feet from the base of a wall. How far up the wall does the ladder reach?

A.  ft
B. 15 ft
C. 3 ft
D. 225 ft


Answer: B

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A.
B. 52
C. 26
D. 39

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A. 5 B. -3 C. -13 D. -5

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A.

B.

C.

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