SOLUTION: Abrianna built a bookcase that is 8 feet tall and 6 feet wide. She put a diagonal brace across the back of the bookcase, as shown below. What is the length of the diagonal brace?

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Question 591493: Abrianna built a bookcase that is 8 feet tall and 6 feet wide. She put a diagonal brace across the back of the bookcase, as shown below. What is the length of the diagonal brace?
Answer by rfer(16322) About Me  (Show Source):
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8^2+6^2=100
sqrt 100=10 ft