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Kurt is cutting diagonal crossbars to stabilize a rectangular wooden frame. If the frame has dimensions of 3 feet by 5 feet, what is the length of one crossbar? Give the exact answer using simplified radicals

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metchelle
In order for us to know the answer, we are going to apply pythagorean theorem here since the rectangle has been divided using a cross bar. The legs of the triangle would be 3 feet and 5 feet. Pythagorean theorem is a2 + b2 = c2.
3^2 + 5^2 = c2
9 + 25 = c2
34 = c2 (now square this one)
So c = 5.83. 
Therefore, the length of one crossbar is 5.83 feet. Hope this helps.