Mathematics

Mathematics

Problem

A 10 ft10\text{ ft} ladder rests against a vertical wall. The foot of the ladder slides away from the wall at 3 ft ⁣/ ⁣s3\text{ ft}\!\big/\!\text{s}. Find the rate at which the top of the ladder is descending when the foot is 6 ft6\text{ ft} from the wall.

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