Jefferson Park sits on one square city block 300 ft on each side sidewalks across the park join opposite corners. To the nearest foot, how long is each diagonal sidewalk?

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anonymous · Answer

Diagonals of squares are sqrt(2) times the side length

anonymous · Answer

that doesnt help i need a like written explanation

anonymous · Answer

i got 424 is that right?

anonymous · Answer

Just so.

anonymous · Answer

Square has sides S 
Diagonal is hypotenuse of right triangle of sides S and S
Length of 
hypotenuse squared = h^2 = S^2 + S^2 = 2 S^2
h = sqrt(2) S