SOLUTION: The dimensions of a rectangular box are length = 15 in., width = 12 n., and height = 9 in. Use the Pythagorean theorem to find the following. A. the length of a diagonal of the

Question 1025716: The dimensions of a rectangular box are length = 15 in., width = 12 n., and height = 9 in. Use the Pythagorean theorem to find the following.
A. the length of a diagonal of the bottom of the box
B. the length of a diagonal of the box, d

Answer by ikleyn(52781) (Show Source): You can put this solution on YOUR website!
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The dimensions of a rectangular box are length = 15 in., width = 12 n., and height = 9 in. Use the Pythagorean theorem to find the following.
A. the length of a diagonal of the bottom of the box
B. the length of a diagonal of the box, d
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A. the length of a diagonal of the bottom of the box =  =  =  = 17 in.


B. the length of a diagonal of the box, d =  =  =  = 18.71 in. (approximately).

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