document.write( "Question 282899: I am having problems trying to figure this problem. I am not sure if I have to multiply the diagonal meter by the lengths of the sides.\r
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document.write( "One side of a rectangular stage is 2 meters longer than the other. If the diagonal is 10 meters, then what are the lengths of the sides? \n" );
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Algebra.Com's Answer #205353 by Alan3354(69443)![]() ![]() You can put this solution on YOUR website! Call the lengths of the sides s and s+2 \n" ); document.write( " \n" ); document.write( " \n" ); document.write( " \n" ); document.write( "(s + 8)*(s - 6) = 0 \n" ); document.write( "s = -8 (Ignore) \n" ); document.write( "-------------- \n" ); document.write( "s = 6 meters \n" ); document.write( "The 2nd side = 8 meters \n" ); document.write( " \n" ); document.write( " |