Question

Matt is repairing a gate and needs to nail a brace diagonally to strengthen the posts. If the height of post is 48 inches and there’s is 64 inches between posts, in inches what should the length of the diagonal brace be in order to fit between the posts

Answer 1

yup its 80

Explanation:

Answer 2

Hello,

`48^(2)` +
`64^(2)`

2304 + 4096 = 6400

√6400 = 80 in

The length of the diagonal brace would be 80 inches.