Problema Solution

a rectangular park is 9 miles long and 3 miles wide. how long is a pedestrian route that runs diagonally across the park?

Answer provided by our tutors

L = 9

W = 3

to find the diagonal: L^2 + W^2 = D^2

D^2 = 81 + 9 = 90

D = (90)^1/2

D = 3(10)^0.5 or 9.49 miles