Question

The diagram shows the dimensions of Taylor's deck. The area of the deck is 233 square feet. Taylor is going to put a railing along the longest edge. How many feet of railing will she need

Answer 1

Answer:

21 feet of railing is required

Step-by-step explanation:

As attached the diagram shows that Area of deck

= x² + 8²

The area of the deck is 233 square feet

=> x² + 8² = 233

=>x² + 64 = 233

=> x² = 169

=> x² = 13²

=> x = 13

Longest edge = x + 8  = 13 + 8  = 21 feet

21 feet of railing is required

Answer 2

Answer:

Step-by-step explanation:

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