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If a sheet of paper measures 8 in. wide by 11 in. tall and is folded along the diagonal, how long is the fold?

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a^2 + b^2 = c^2

so, 8^2 + 11^2 = c^2
185 = c^2
√185 = c
13.6 inches = c

the fold is 13.6 inches

i hope this helps :)
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