SOLUTION: a closet door measures 64 inches by 20 inches. a decorative brace is placed on the door extending from the upper right corner to the lower left corner. find the length if the brace

Question 942959: a closet door measures 64 inches by 20 inches. a decorative brace is placed on the door extending from the upper right corner to the lower left corner. find the length if the brace to the nearest tenth
Answer by stanbon(75887) (Show Source): You can put this solution on YOUR website!
a closet door measures 64 inches by 20 inches. a decorative brace is placed on the door extending from the upper right corner to the lower left corner. find the length if the brace to the nearest tenth
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Use Pythagoras::
length = sqrt[64^2+20^2] = 67.1 inches
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Cheers,
Stan H.
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