SOLUTION: Second word problem: The greenhouse floor has a diagonal = to 28 feet. The sides are square, what is the length of on side. Thank you for all of your help. T.

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Question 236153: Second word problem:
The greenhouse floor has a diagonal = to 28 feet. The sides are square, what is the length of on side.
Thank you for all of your help.
T.

Answer by rfer(16322)   (Show Source): You can put this solution on YOUR website!
square the diagonal, divide by 2, take the square root
28^2=784
784/2=392
19.8 ft each side

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