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A painter is using a 15- foot ladder to paint the side of a house. If the angle the ladder makes with the ground is less than 65 degrees, it will slide out from under him. What is the greatest distance that the bottom of the ladder can be from the side of the house and still be safe for the painter? draw a picture and show work.

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