I know the diagonal of a rectangle, nothing else. Can I calculate the area?

Subject: I know the diagonal of a rectangle, nothing else. Can I calculate the area?

Date: Thu Sep 7 23:22:10 2000
Posted by Tom
Grade level: School: I run a program for kids
City: Oregon City State/Province: Oregon Country: usa
Area of science: Other
ID: 968383330.Ot

Message:


My son, a learning disabled kid, asked me this question based on TV screen 
sizes. I drew a blank. The diagonal measurement is 13". I don't even watch 
TV. Thanks

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