SOLUTION: Find the side of a square whose diagonal is of the given measure. Given = 12 sqrt 10 ft.

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Question 696176: Find the side of a square whose diagonal is of the given measure.
Given = 12 sqrt 10 ft.
Answer by stanbon(75887) About Me  (Show Source):
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Find the side of a square whose diagonal is of the given measure.
Given = 12 sqrt 10 ft.
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diagonal^2 = side^2 + side^2
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144*10 = 2s^2
144*5 = s^2
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side = 12sqrt(5) ft
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Cheers,
Stan H.
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