document.write( "Question 760323: If I have a picture frame that is 12ft in length and 5ft in width with a support bar running diagonally how do I figure the length of the support bar \n" ); document.write( "
Algebra.Com's Answer #462558 by Cromlix(4381)![]() ![]() You can put this solution on YOUR website! Use Pythagoras. \n" ); document.write( "Length^2 + Width^2 = Diagonal^2 \n" ); document.write( "12^2 + 5^2 = Diagonal^2 \n" ); document.write( "Diagonal^2 = 169ft \n" ); document.write( "Diagonal = \n" ); document.write( "Diagonal = 13ft. \n" ); document.write( "Hope this helps. \n" ); document.write( ":-) \n" ); document.write( " |