SOLUTION: A 65 foot ladder is leaning against a wall. Its lower end is 285 ft away from the wall. How much farther away will it be if the upper end is moved down 8ft ?

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Question 1127114: A 65 foot ladder is leaning against a wall. Its lower end is 285 ft away from the wall. How much farther away will it be if the upper end is moved down 8ft ?
Answer by ikleyn(52878)   (Show Source): You can put this solution on YOUR website!
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The numbers in the post are absolutely unrealistic.


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