Question

a rectangle is drawn so the width is 2 inches longer than the height. if the rectangle's diagonal measurement is 24 inches, find the height.

Answer 1

15.94

Explanation:

(2+h)² + h² =24²

4+4h+h²+ h² =24²

2+2h+h²= 576/2

h²+2h-286=0

solve h=15.94