A carpenter is installing a circular light fixture with a diameter of 6 inches in the ceiling. To do this, she must cut a square
hole in the ceiling just large enough so that it will be covered by the circular light fixture. • The carpenter uses the Pythagorean theorem to help her with her calculations for the dimensions of the square. What is an accurate estimate of the length of one side of the square hole to the nearest inch? • What is the approximate perimeter of the square hole that the carpenter needs to cut? Use words, numbers, and/or pictures to show your work.
