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2. A ladder 12 m long is placed so that its front is 3 m from a building. How far must the foot of the ladder be moved from the building to lower the top of the ladder by 2 m?

2. A ladder 12 m long is placed so that its front is 3 m from a building. How far must the foot of the ladder be moved from the building to lower the top of the ladder by 2 m?

Elementary Geometry For College Students, 7e
Elementary Geometry For College Students, 7e
7th Edition
ISBN:9781337614085
Author:Alexander, Daniel C.; Koeberlein, Geralyn M.
Publisher:Alexander, Daniel C.; Koeberlein, Geralyn M.
ChapterP: Preliminary Concepts
SectionP.CT: Test
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2. A ladder 12 m long is placed so that its front is 3 m from a building. How far must the foot of the ladder be moved from the building to lower the top of the ladder by 2 m?
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