Question 606189: Approximate to the nearest inch,the length of a rectangle whose diagonal measures 25.0 inches and whose width measures 18.0 inches Answer by nerdybill(7384) (Show Source):
You can put this solution on YOUR website! Approximate to the nearest inch,the length of a rectangle whose diagonal measures 25.0 inches and whose width measures 18.0 inches
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Apply Pythagorean Theorem:
Let x = length
then
x^2 + 18^2 = 25^2
x^2 = 25^2 - 18^2
x^2 = 625 - 324
x^2 = 301
x = 17.35
rounded to nearest inch:
x = 17 inches
