Question

10. The Johnson family purchased a new television that had a 62 inch diagonal. The height of the television was 30 inches. Approximately how wide is the new television? show work​

Answer 1

Width = 54.3 inches

Explanation:

We solve this question using the Pythagoras Theorem

Width² + Height² = Diagonal²

From the above question

Width= ??

Height = 30 inches

Diagonal = 62 inches

Width² + 30² = 62²

Width² = 62² - 30²

Width = √62² - 30²

Width =✓2944

Width = 54.258639865 inches

Approximately

Width = 54.3 inches

Hence, the new television was 54.3 inches wide.