SOLUTION: The diagonal of a rectangle measures 7√ 2 inches. If the width is 2 inches less than the length, then find the dimensions of the rectangle

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Question 1091617: The diagonal of a rectangle measures 7√ 2 inches. If the width is 2 inches less than the length, then find the dimensions of the rectangle
Answer by josgarithmetic(39617) About Me  (Show Source):
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x, length
x-2, width
7%2Asqrt%282%29, diagonal

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