Question 776082
Q:
Find the length of the diagonal of a rectangle whose length is 12 inches and width is 7 inches.
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A:
Use Pythagorean Theorem:
Let x = diagonal
{{{x^2 = 12^2 + 7^2}}}
{{{x = sqrt(12^2 + 7^2) = highlight(sqrt(193))}}}
Answer: {{{highlight(sqrt(193))}}} inches