Choose all situations that describe a right triangle.

A. A ladder 12 feet long leans against a wall. The top of the ladder is 8 feet above the ground. The bottom of the ladder is 6 feet from the wall.
B. A ladder 10 feet long leans against a wall. The top of the ladder is 6 feet above the ground. The bottom of the ladder is 8 feet from the wall.
C. A ladder 18 feet long leans against a wall. The top of the ladder is 9 feet above the ground. The bottom of the ladder is 12 feet from the wall
D. A ladder 15 feet long leans against a wall. The top of the ladder is 12 feet above the ground. The bottom of the ladder is 9 feet from the wall.

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A. A ladder 12 feet long leans against a wall. The top of the ladder is 8 feet above the ground. The bottom of the ladder is 6 feet from the wall.
B. A ladder 10 feet long leans against a wall. The top of the ladder is 6 feet above the ground. The bottom of the ladder is 8 feet from the wall.