Anonymous
Anonymous asked in TravelUnited StatesLos Angeles · 2 months ago

For rectangle VWXY, how do I find the length of VX?

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  • conley39
    Lv 7
    2 months ago

    VX = sqrt(19*19 + 31*31) = 36.36

  • D.E.B.S.
    Lv 7
    2 months ago

    Pythagorean Theory.  

    A rectangle has right angles which means you know that a²+b²=c².  In your case, it would be (VY)² + (XY)² = (VX)².  You know VY and XY, so plug those in and solve for VX.

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