Mathematics

Mathematics

Problem

A 15 ft15\,\text{ft} ladder leans against a vertical wall, forming an angle θ\theta with the ground. The bottom of the ladder slides away from the wall at 2 ft/s2\,\text{ft/s}. Calculate dθdt\frac{d\theta}{dt}, in radians per second, when the bottom of the ladder is 9 ft9\,\text{ft} from the wall.

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