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OscarMathius

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Pythagorean Theorem????

If the lengths of a triangle are 2√11 and 11√2, what is the length of C? (Easy one to start out

Jai Ganesh

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Re: Pythagorean Theorem????

Hi OscarMathius,

Welcome to the forum!

Side C :

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OscarMathius

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Re: Pythagorean Theorem????

Hello Jai, Great job! The answer appears to be correct . Next question, The diagonal of a rectangle is on a rectangle with a length of 5.42 and width of 4.67. What is the area of the diagonal?

-Oscar

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OscarMathius

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Re: Pythagorean Theorem????

Oops typo! Sorry about that

Bob

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Re: Pythagorean Theorem????

hi Oscar,

Welcome to the forum.

Shouldn't it be

teacher open the door, you enter by yourself

Do you want the length of the diagonal or the area of the rectangle?

Bob

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OscarMathius

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Re: Pythagorean Theorem????

The length of the diagonal, and yes

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