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In Mathematics / High School | 2014-05-07

A park is shaped like a rectangle with a length of 5 miles and width \(w\). What is a simplified expression for the distance between opposite corners of the park?

Asked by ethanlobos1318

Answer (2)

Let the distance between the two corners be AB.
Now, according to the pythagoras theorum,
AB² = 5² + w²
Thus, AB = √25+w²
Thus, the distance between the two corners is √25+w²

Answered by tadvisohil886 | 2024-06-10

The distance between opposite corners of the rectangular park can be calculated using the Pythagorean theorem, resulting in the expression d = 25 + w 2 ​ . Here, d represents the distance, and w is the width of the park. This formula combines the length and width of the rectangle to determine the diagonal distance.
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Answered by tadvisohil886 | 2024-12-24