Use the Pythagorean Theorem and the square root property to solve Exercises 139–143. Express answers in simplified radical form. Then find a decimal approximation to the nearest tenth.

a. A wheelchair ramp with a length of 122 inches has a horizontal distance of 120 inches. What is the ramp’s vertical distance?b. Construction laws are very specific when it comes to access ramps for the disabled. Every vertical rise of 1 inch requires a horizontal run of 12 inches. Does this ramp satisfy the requirements?

Pythagorean Theorem

Square root property

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X 122 in. 120 in.- TRAN 120