SOLUTION: A 24-foot ladder is placed against a building. If the top of the ladder slips down 3 feet, how many feet will the bottom slide out?

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Question 850103: A 24-foot
ladder is placed against a building.
If the top of the
ladder slips down 3 feet, how
many feet will the bottom slide
out?

Answer by tommyt3rd(5050) About Me  (Show Source):
You can put this solution on YOUR website!
the same distance 3-ft...What needs to be done is not clear to me from the given information please repost with a clear and complete question :)