SOLUTION: A ladder 10 feet long leans against the wall. The bottom of the ladder is 6 feet from the wall. The bottom of the ladder is than pulled out 3 feet farther. How much does the top en

Question 813619: A ladder 10 feet long leans against the wall. The bottom of the ladder is 6 feet from the wall. The bottom of the ladder is than pulled out 3 feet farther. How much does the top end move down the wall?
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Answer by Alan3354(69443) (Show Source): You can put this solution on YOUR website!
A ladder 10 feet long leans against the wall. The bottom of the ladder is 6 feet from the wall. The bottom of the ladder is than pulled out 3 feet farther. How much does the top end move down the wall?
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It's 2 right triangles.
Find the 1st height.
Find the 2nd height.
Subtract.

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