Problema Solution
the diagonal of TV is 39 in long. the length is 21 in more than its height. what is the length and height
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let
x = the height of the tv, x>0
x + 21 = the length of the tv
using the Pythagorean Theorem we can write
x^2 + (x + 21)^2 = 39^2
by solving we find
x = 15 in
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15 + 31 = 36 in
the length is 36 inches.
the height is 21 inches.