SOLUTION: A square patch of sheetrock has a perimeter of 10 feet. Which measure is closest to the length of the diagonal?
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Question 956401: A square patch of sheetrock has a perimeter of 10 feet. Which measure is closest to the length of the diagonal?
Answer by macston(5194) (Show Source): You can put this solution on YOUR website!
a=length of side; P=perimeter; d=diagonal
4a=P
a=P/4
a=10ft/4=2.5 feet The length of the sides is 2.5 feet
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