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A ladder is leaning against a wall. The top of the ladder is 9 feet (ft) above the ground. If the bottom of the ladder is moved 3ft farther from the wall, the ladder will be lying flat on the ground, still touching the wall. How long, in feet, is the ladder?

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The ladder is 9.5 feet
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