Solve the problem.A ladder is resting against a wall. The top of the ladder touches the wall at a height of 6 ft. Find the length of the ladder if the length is 2 ft more than its distance from the wall.

A. 10 ft
B. 6 ft
C. 8 ft
D. 12 ft


Answer: A

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A.  cm/sec
B.  cm/sec
C.  cm/sec
D.  cm/sec

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Factor the difference of squares.49x2 - 81

A. (7x + 9)2 B. (7x + 9)(7x - 9)  C. (7x - 9)2 D. Prime

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Perform the operation. Write the answer as a fraction in lowest terms. ÷ 

A.
B.
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Solve.Angela borrowed $3400 at a simple interest rate of 18%.(a) How much interest did she pay in fourteen months?(b) How much interest did she pay in two years?

A. (a) $714 (b) $1836 B. (a) $714 (b) $1224 C. (a) $8568 (b) $1224 D. (a) $1428 (b) $1836

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