Please help me with the following Geometry question: A circular table is pushed into the corner of a room so that it touches both walls. On the edge of the table is a scratch 8" from one wall and 9" from the other. What is the diameter of the table?

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Please help me with the following Geometry question:  A circular table is pushed into the corner of a room so that it touches both walls.  On the edge of the table is a scratch 8" from one wall and 9" from the other.  What is the diameter of the table?

owlfred · Answer

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anonymous · Answer

Help?

anonymous · Answer

That wasn't much help.  Thanks anyway.