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A fireman stood on the middle step of a ladder directing water into a burning building. As the smoke got less, he climbed 3 steps and continued his work. The fire got worse so he had to go down 5 steps. Later, he climbed up the last 6 steps and was at the top of the ladder. How many steps were there?

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