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8 May, 09:23

A television is 28.5 inches wide and 16 inches long.

Using the Pythagorean Theorem, what is the length of the diagonal of the television, rounded to the nearest inch?

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  1. 8 May, 09:25
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    33 in

    Step-by-step explanation:

    The Pythagorean theorem tells you ...

    diagonal² = length² + width²

    diagonal² = (16 in) ² + (28.5 in) ² = 1068.25 in²

    diagonal = √ (1068.25 in²) ≈ 32.684 in

    The diagonal of the television is about 33 inches.
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