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Find the Full Diagonal Length
publish date: 2026/05/15 20:40:50.556759 UTC
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In rectangle WXYZ, point \(A\) is where the diagonals intersect. Given \(WA = 5\) in, find \(m(WY)\).
Correct Answer
10 in
Explanation
A property of rectangles states: the diagonals intersect at their midpoints. So point \(A\) is the midpoint of diagonal \(\overline{WY}\), which means \(WA = AY = 5\) in. Therefore: \[m(WY) = WA + AY = 5 + 5 = 10 \text{ in}\]
Reference
Mathematics for college students