SOLUTION: A suitcase measures 24 inches long and the diagonal is 30 inches long. How much material is needed to cover one side of the suitcase?

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Question 937967: A suitcase measures 24 inches long and the diagonal is 30 inches long. How much material is needed to cover one side of the suitcase?
Answer by ewatrrr(24785) About Me  (Show Source):
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sqrt%2830%5E2+-+24%5E2%29 = 18in
(18in)(24in) = 432in^2 0r 1/3 yd
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1yd^2 = 1296in^2
432%2F1296+=+1%2F3