SOLUTION: a square picture 42 inches wide is to be hung on a wall. the center of the picture is to be four feet from the ceiling. the top of the picture is how many inches from the ceiling.

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Question 939165: a square picture 42 inches wide is to be hung on a wall. the center of the picture is to be four feet from the ceiling. the top of the picture is how many inches from the ceiling.
Answer by ewatrrr(24785)   (Show Source): You can put this solution on YOUR website!
4ft = 48in, 42in/2 = 21in
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48in - 21in = 27in the top of the picture is from the ceiling.

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