SOLUTION: A rectangle is drawn so the width is 2 inches longer than the height. If the rectagle's diagonal measurement is 58 inches, find the height.

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Question 924605: A rectangle is drawn so the width is 2 inches longer than the height. If the rectagle's diagonal measurement is 58 inches, find the height.
Answer by jim_thompson5910(35256) About Me  (Show Source):
You can put this solution on YOUR website!
Hint: solve for h


h%5E2+%2B+%282%2Bh%29%5E2+=+58%5E2


h%5E2+%2B+4%2B4h%2Bh%5E2+=+3364


2h%5E2%2B4h%2B4+=+3364


I'll let you finish.