SOLUTION: the diagonal of a square is 6 meters more than its sides. What is the length of a side in meters

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Question 971545: the diagonal of a square is 6 meters more than its sides. What is the length of a side in meters
Answer by Boreal(15235) About Me  (Show Source):
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S=side
S sqrt2=diagonal 45-45-90 triangle
S +6=s sqrt 2
6 = s sqrt 2-s
S (sqrt 2. - 1)=6
S=6/(sqrt2 - 1)
S=14.49 m approximately
S sqrt2 = 20.49 m approximately