SOLUTION: A brick walkway forms the diagonal of a square playground. The walkway is 24 m. long. How long is a side of the playground Im really trying hard to get good grades in class but

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Question 784457: A brick walkway forms the diagonal of a square playground. The walkway is 24 m. long. How long is a side of the playground
Im really trying hard to get good grades in class but it never sinks in my brain. That why I'm hoping a tutor can help me thank you!

Answer by harpazo(655) About Me  (Show Source):
You can put this solution on YOUR website!
Let x = side of triangle
Pythagorean Theorem is
Side squared plus side squared = hypotenuse squared.
So, x^2 + x^2 = (24)^2
Can you take it from here?