SOLUTION: A rectangular painting has a diagonal measurement of 13 inches and an area of 60 square inches. find the length and the width.
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Question 770796: A rectangular painting has a diagonal measurement of 13 inches and an area of 60 square inches. find the length and the width.
Answer by oscargut(2103) (Show Source): You can put this solution on YOUR website!
Let x = width and y = length
xy = 60
x^2+y^2 = 13^2 = 169
Solving it:
Length = 12
Width = 5
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