My uncle is making you a desk for you to take to college. One side of the desk is 32 inches and the diagonal length is 36 inches. what is the length of the other side of the desk?
A.13.5 inches
B.27.2 inches
C.17.4 in
D.16.5 inches

Question

My uncle is making you a desk for you to take to college. One side of the desk is 32 inches and the diagonal length is 36 inches. what is the length of the other side of the desk?
A.13.5 inches
B.27.2 inches
C.17.4 in
D.16.5 inches

anonymous · Answer

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using pythagoras' theorem:

$$a^2 + b^2 = c^2$$

where c is always the hypotenuse of a right triangle (longest side)

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$$x^2 + 32^2 = 36^2$$

solve for x with a calculator :)

anonymous · Answer

lol. top and bottom should say 32|dw:1376268355337:dw|