SOLUTION: The length of a rectangular garden is 3 yards greater than the width of the garden. If the garden measures 15 yards diagonally, what is its length?

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Question 1058671: The length of a rectangular garden is 3 yards greater than the width of the garden. If the garden measures 15 yards diagonally, what is its length?
Answer by ikleyn(52781) About Me  (Show Source):
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12 yards.

(9,12,15) right angled triangle.

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