SOLUTION: a square picture 42 inches wide is to be hung on a wall. the center of the picture is to be four feet from the ceiling. the top of the picture is how many inches from the ceiling.

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Question 939165: a square picture 42 inches wide is to be hung on a wall. the center of the picture is to be four feet from the ceiling. the top of the picture is how many inches from the ceiling.
Answer by ewatrrr(24785) About Me  (Show Source):
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4ft = 48in, 42in/2 = 21in
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48in - 21in = 27in the top of the picture is from the ceiling.