SOLUTION: A rectangular parking lot is 100 ft longer than it is wide. Determine the dimensions of the parking lot if it measures 500 ft diagonally.

Question 169538: A rectangular parking lot is 100 ft longer than it is wide. Determine the dimensions of the parking lot if it measures 500 ft diagonally.
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A rectangular parking lot is 100 ft longer than it is wide. Determine the dimensions of the parking lot if it measures 500 ft diagonally.
length = x + 100 feet
width = x feet
I will set it up and you can finish.
The diagonal length = 500 feet
Use the Pythegorean Theorem.
(x)^2 + (x + 100)^2 = (500)^2
When you find x, plug your answer for x to find the length and width.
Can you take it from here?
If not, write back.
Answer by csteadman(2) (Show Source): You can put this solution on YOUR website!

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