A 26-foot ladder is leaning against a vertical wall. The bottom of the ladder is pushed towards the wall at a constant rate of 3 ft/min. How fast is the top of the ladder moving up the wall when the bottom of the ladder is 10 ft from the wall. Your answer should include the appropriate units. In order to receive full credit, you must show all your work. 26

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A 26-foot ladder is leaning against a vertical wall. The bottom of the
ladder is pushed towards the wall at a constant rate of 3 ft/min. How fast
is the top of the ladder moving up the wall when the bottom of the ladder
is 10 ft from the wall. Your answer should include the appropriate units.
In order to receive full credit, you must show all your work.
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