A museum packs telescopes in rectangular boxes of length 17 inches as shown below.

The length of a telescope is 18 inches. Will the telescope fit the width of the box?

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A museum packs telescopes in rectangular boxes of length 17 inches as shown below.


The length of a telescope is 18 inches. Will the telescope fit the width of the box?

anonymous · Answer

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anonymous · Answer

No, becaus the square root of 24squared-17squared e is smaller than 18. I think thats the answer

anonymous · Answer

Anyone there?

anonymous · Answer

I believe you're familiar with the pythagorean theorem?
As the box forms a right angle triangle, you should use it. 
$$width = \sqrt{24^2 - 17^2} = 16.9 $$
thus it cannot fit the width.

anonymous · Answer

so I had the right answer. Thanks

anonymous · Answer

you're welcome! :)