SOLUTION: The diagonal of square photographs measure 5". Find the length of one of its sides.

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Question 1065468: The diagonal of square photographs measure 5". Find the length of one of its sides.
Answer by josgarithmetic(39625) About Me  (Show Source):
You can put this solution on YOUR website!
It is a square - that much is given in the description.

x, the side length of this square photograph

x%5E2%2Bx%5E2=5%5E2
2x%5E2=5%5E2
x%5E2=5%5E2%2F2
x=5%2Fsqrt%282%29
highlight%28x=5sqrt%282%29%2F2%29