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 3 ft 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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maddieayeeee · Answer

http://openstudy.com/updates/5756f0d8e4b04b1a71f79814

maddieayeeee · Answer

but to make sure the answer correctly @Vuriffy

jabez177 · Answer

Are you familiar with the Pythagorean theorem?

vuriffy · Answer

http://openstudy.com/updates/5756f0d8e4b04b1a71f79814 This was a great way to work it out, previously posted by @maddieayeeee. But, if you wish, we can go through it all until you understand it.

maddieayeeee · Answer

oh great that person went offline.