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Jamie has a rectangular room in her home with a width of 8 feet and a diagonal distance of 17 feet. Find the total area of the room.

Jamie has a rectangular room in her home with a width of 8 feet and a diagonal distance-example-1
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Explanation:

8²+x²=17²

74+ײ=289

x²=225

Sq root both sides

x=15

15×8=120 Sq ft

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