Mrs. Freeman is trying to determine if her new desk will fit through her classroom door. Her desk is 59 inches wide. She knows that the height of the door is 80 inches and the diagonal measure of the door is 100 inches. Determine the width of her door and whether or not her new desk will fit. Justify your conclusion.

Mrs. Freeman is trying to determine if her new desk will fit through her classroom door. Her desk is 59 inches wide. She knows that the height of the door is 80 inches and the diagonal measure of the door is 100 inches. Determine the width of her door and whether or not her new desk will fit. Justify your conclusion.

Elementary Geometry For College Students, 7e

7th Edition

ISBN:9781337614085

Author:Alexander, Daniel C.; Koeberlein, Geralyn M.

Publisher:Alexander, Daniel C.; Koeberlein, Geralyn M.

Chapter7: Locus And Concurrence

Section7.2: Concurrence Of Lines

Problem 5E: a What is the general name of the point of concurrence for the three perpendicular bisectors of the...

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