SOLUTION: Could I please have some help with the equation/answer for this homework problem. The diagonal of a rectangular box is 12 inches long. One side of the box is 8 inches long. What is

Question 136899: Could I please have some help with the equation/answer for this homework problem. The diagonal of a rectangular box is 12 inches long. One side of the box is 8 inches long. What is the length of the other side? I have 9, don't think it's right. Thank you.
Answer by vleith(2983) (Show Source): You can put this solution on YOUR website!
Use the Pythagorean theorem.
where c is the hypotenuse of a right triangle (the long side)
You have one side (a) and the hypotenuse (c)

b = 8.94
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