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The diagonal of a square measures 16 inches. What is the length of the sides?

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Answer:

The length of the sides is 8[tex]\sqrt{2}[/tex]

Step-by-step explanation:

Since the diagonal divide a square into 2 45-45-90 triangles:

The diagonal is the hypotenuse of the triangle

Divide 16 by [tex]\sqrt{2}[/tex] and you will get 8[tex]\sqrt{2}[/tex].

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