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Aj B.

asked • 06/28/17

Math High School Question

A rectangular piece of land is 55 yards wide long and 48 yards wide. To the nearest yard, what is the length of a diagonal path across the land?

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Kenneth S. answered • 06/28/17

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Draw the rectangle; label its sides; draw the diagonal; compute using Pythagorean Theorem.

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Mark M. answered • 06/28/17

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Use Pythagoras:

d² = 55² + 48²

Can you calculate?

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