SOLUTION: the length of the diagonal of a square is 22. what is the length of each side

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Question 642306: the length of the diagonal of a square is 22. what is the length of each side

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If you have a square with side measure , then Mr. Pythagoras says the measure of the diagonal is:



But that is equal to



So, if , solve for to find the measure of the side of your square. Don't forget to rationalize your denominator.

John

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