document.write( "Question 139840: A boxing ring is in the shape of a square, 20 ft on each. How far apart are the fighters when they are in opposite corners of the ring? \n" ); document.write( "
Algebra.Com's Answer #101916 by checkley77(12844)![]() ![]() ![]() You can put this solution on YOUR website! You are looking for the hypotenuse of a right triangle with equal sides of 20 ft. \n" ); document.write( "20^2+20^2=d^2 \n" ); document.write( "400+400=d^2 \n" ); document.write( "d^2=800 \n" ); document.write( "d=sqrt800 \n" ); document.write( "d=28.28 ft. apart when in the opposite corners. \n" ); document.write( " |