document.write( "Question 1090907: A rectangular field is to be divided along its diagonal PR into two plots .If the dimensions of the field are 150m × 75m calculate the length of the fencing needed to divide the field (length of PR) \n" ); document.write( "
Algebra.Com's Answer #705426 by ankor@dixie-net.com(22740)![]() ![]() You can put this solution on YOUR website! A rectangular field is to be divided along its diagonal PR into two plots . \n" ); document.write( "If the dimensions of the field are 150m × 75m calculate the length of the fencing needed to divide the field (length of PR) \n" ); document.write( ": \n" ); document.write( "The diagonal is the hypotenuse of the two triangles formed. a^2 + b^2 = c^2 \n" ); document.write( "Where \n" ); document.write( "a = 150 \n" ); document.write( "b = 75 \n" ); document.write( "c = diagonal \n" ); document.write( ": \n" ); document.write( "c^2 = 150^2 + 75^2 \n" ); document.write( "c = \n" ); document.write( "c = 167.7 m is the length of the diagonal \n" ); document.write( " |