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Question 1063642: a rectangular gate whose dimensions are 3cm by 2cm is to be braced with a steel by connecting opposite corners. How long must the steel be?

Answer by Alan3354(69443) About Me  (Show Source):
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a rectangular gate whose dimensions are 3cm by 2cm is to be braced with a steel by connecting opposite corners. How long must the steel be?
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Use Pythagoras to find the hypotenuse.
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That's a small gate.