SOLUTION: the diagonal of a rectangle measures 5 cm. the width of the rectangle is 3 cm. find the length of the rectangle

Question 556907: the diagonal of a rectangle measures 5 cm. the width of the rectangle is 3 cm. find the length of the rectangle
Answer by JBarnum(2146) (Show Source): You can put this solution on YOUR website!
this shows a 3 4 5 right triangle, it is a basic right triangle in most example books
but if you dont recognize it straight of the bat then this is how you find it

a=3 c=5

a=3 b=4 c=5 hence the 3 4 5 triangle

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