SOLUTION: A square is cut diagonally and the diagonal measures 8 inches. How long is each side?
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Question 989236: A square is cut diagonally and the diagonal measures 8 inches. How long is each side?
Answer by stanbon(75887) (Show Source): You can put this solution on YOUR website!
A square is cut diagonally and the diagonal measures 8 inches. How long is each side?
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diag = (sqrt(2))*side
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8 = (sqrt(2))*side
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side = 8/sqrt(2) = 4*sqrt(2) inches
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cheers,
Stan H.
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