SOLUTION: a rectangular garden is 1ft by 12ft. a brick walkway is placed diagonally in the garden. how long is the walkway?

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Question 307951: a rectangular garden is 1ft by 12ft. a brick walkway is placed diagonally in the garden. how long is the walkway?
Answer by checkley77(12844) About Me  (Show Source):
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1^2+12^2=C^2
1+144=C^2
C^2=145
C=SQRT145
C=12.04 FT. IS THE LENGTH OF THE DIAGONAL.