SOLUTION: In a wide screen television, the ratio of width to height is 16 : 9. What are The width and height of a television that has a diagonal measure of 42 inches? Round to the nearest 1
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Question 1063214: In a wide screen television, the ratio of width to height is 16 : 9. What are The width and height of a television that has a diagonal measure of 42 inches? Round to the nearest 10th. Thanks in advance, I'm new to the site. Answer by Alan3354(69443) (Show Source):
You can put this solution on YOUR website! In a wide screen television, the ratio of width to height is 16 : 9. What are The width and height of a television that has a diagonal measure of 42 inches? Round to the nearest 10th.
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W^2 + H^2 = 42^2
W = 16H/9
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Sub for W in the 1st equation and solve for W, then for H.
