CPM Homework Help : GB8I Problem 11-69

A rectangle has one side of length $11$ mm and a diagonal of $61$ mm. Draw a diagram of this rectangle and then determine its width and area.

Example:

Hint:

Use the Pythagorean Theorem to solve for b.
After solving for b, find the area of the rectangle.

A rectangle with the width is labeled 11 millimeters. A diagonal line from one corner to another is labeled 61 millimeters.

A rectangle with the width is labeled 11 millimeters and the length labeled, b. A diagonal line from one corner to another is labeled 61 millimeters.