Solve the problem.A 26 ft long ladder rests against a wall. The height at which the ladder rests against the wall is x. The distance from the base of the wall to the bottom of the ladder is 
x - 2. Find the height, x, at which the ladder touches the wall.
A. 25 ft
B. 24 ft
C. 20 ft
D. 28 ft
Answer: B
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The associative and commutative properties for addition allow for three or more integers to be added in any order. Find the given sum.10 + 8 + (-12)
A. 14 B. 30 C. -10 D. 6
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Determine the x- and y-intercepts on the graph of the equation.y = 4x + 3
A. x-intercept is 
; y-intercept is 3
B. x-intercept is - 
; y-intercept is 3
C. x-intercept is 3; y-intercept is 
D. x-intercept is - 
; y-intercept is 4
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Solve.(2x - 1)(x + 1) = 4
A. 
, 
B. 
, 
C. 
, 
D. 
, 
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