SOLUTION: Hello, I don't understand how to figure out this word problem that I have to solve using the Pythagorean theorem. "The diagonal of a rectangle is 3 ft longer than its length and 5

Question 1022854: Hello, I don't understand how to figure out this word problem that I have to solve using the Pythagorean theorem. "The diagonal of a rectangle is 3 ft longer than its length and 5 ft longer than its width. What is the area of the rectangle?" I appreciate any help!
Answer by josgarithmetic(39617) (Show Source): You can put this solution on YOUR website!
Dimension sizes of the rectangle: w and L
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Let h be hypotenuse same as a diagonal.

Substitute for L and for w in the Pythagorean Theorem formula equation.

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Solve for h, first.

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General Formula Solution for Quadratic Equation:

, take the PLUS form.

Evaluating the dimension measurements:

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AREA of the rectange,

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