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Find the diagonal of a rectangular frame which measures 77 in. by 36 in.

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Answer:

85

Explanation:

think about the diagonal of the frame, breaking up a rectangle into 2 right angled triangles. we are already given the legs of the triangle (77, and 36) and now we have to solve fro the hypotenuse (or the diagonal). so use pythagorean theorem :

77^2 + 36^2 = c^2

7225 = c^2

c = 85

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