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How do I solve for 10?It says to leave in the simplest radical form

How do I solve for 10?It says to leave in the simplest radical form-example-1

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the length of th diagonal is 10√2

Step-by-step explanation:

side length = 10 inches

We need an illustration to solve the question:

Using pythagoras' theorem:

Hypotenuse² = opposite² + adjacent²

hypotenuse = diagonal

opposite = 10 in, adjacent = 10 in

diagonal² = 10² + 10²

diagonal² = 100 + 100

diagonal² = 200

diagonal = √200

diagonal = 10√2

Hence, the length of th diagonal is 10√2

How do I solve for 10?It says to leave in the simplest radical form-example-1
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