Find the area and the perimeter of the rectangle with a diagonal 2 square root {10} in and the...
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Find the area and the perimeter of the rectangle with a diagonal {eq}\rm 2 \sqrt {10}\ in {/eq} and the width {eq}\rm 2 \sqrt 2 \ in {/eq}. Simplify your answer and include the proper units.
Pythagorean Theorem
Pythagorean Theorem is a popular theorem used in solving a missing side of a right triangle. It is defined by the formula:
$$c^{2} = a^{2} + b^{2} $$ wherein: c = hypotenuse, a and b are the other two (sides) of the triangle
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View this answerLet x = length of the rectangle
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To get the value of x, use Pythagorean Theorem
$$\begin{align} x &= \sqrt{(2\sqrt{10})^{2} -...
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