SOLUTION: a rectangular computer screen measures 17 inch diagonally. the widht is 15 inch. whats the height

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Question 359674: a rectangular computer screen measures 17 inch diagonally. the widht is 15 inch. whats the height
Answer by ewatrrr(24785)   (Show Source): You can put this solution on YOUR website!

Hi,
Let x represent the height
Applying the Pythagorean Theorem



x = -8 (cannot use)
x = 8in is the height of the computer screen
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