A fence 4 feet tall runs parallel to a tall building at a distance of 4 feet from the building. What is the length of the shortest ladder that will reach from the ground over the fence to the wall of the building? Length of ladder = feet.
A fence 4 feet tall runs parallel to a tall building at a distance of 4 feet from the building. What is the length of the shortest ladder that will reach from the ground over the fence to the wall of the building? Length of ladder = feet.
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Transcribed Image Text:A fence 4 feet tall runs parallel to a tall building at a distance of 4 feet from the building.
What is the length of the shortest ladder that will reach from the ground over the fence to the wall of the building?
Length of ladder =
feet.
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