Question

Calculate the value of c in the following square using the information given.

с
W.
Х
10.6 cm
b
Z
0
c = 15 cm
c = 16 cm
c = 17 cm
O c = 18 cm

Answer 1

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Answer:

c = 15 cm

Explanation:

The congruent diagonals are perpendicular bisectors of each other, so ∆WVX is an isosceles right triangle. The length of c is √2 times the length WV, so is ...

c = (√2)(10.6 cm) ≈ 15.0 cm