SOLUTION: Ramon is designing a rectangular garden with a width of 8ft. The path that leads diagonally across the garden is 2ft longer than the length of the garden. How long is the path?

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Question 615886: Ramon is designing a rectangular garden with a width of 8ft. The path that leads diagonally across the garden is 2ft longer than the length of the garden. How long is the path?
Answer by scott8148(6628) About Me  (Show Source):
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by Pythagoras ___ 8^2 + (p - 2)^2 = p^2