SOLUTION: The diagonal of a computer monitor is measured to be 17 inches. If the width of the monitor is 12 inches, find the height of the monitor to the nearest inch. Show all work.
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Question 310787: The diagonal of a computer monitor is measured to be 17 inches. If the width of the monitor is 12 inches, find the height of the monitor to the nearest inch. Show all work.
Answer by checkley77(12844) (Show Source): You can put this solution on YOUR website!
A^2+B^2=C^2
12^2+B^2=17^2
144+B^2=289
B^2=289-144
B^2=145
B=SQRT145
B=12 INCHES.
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