How long is the box ?

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Ellens computer screen is a 20 inch screen,which means the diagonal of the rectangular screen is 20 inches. The screen can be laid flat so that it just fits into a box that is 12 inches wide. How long is the box ?

Tim C. · Accepted Answer

Use the Pythagorean Theorem.  20 inches will be your c value and 12 inches will be your a value.  Can you plug these in and solve for b?

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