Fern wants to get a computer monitor for her desk which can hold a 21 inch monitor. She's found a monitor that's 15 inches wide and 12 inches long. Will the computer monitor fit into her desk? (I've already got the answer which is 19.21 inches I need to know the steps on how to get the answer). It's a question I made up on my own for a project so I really need someone's help!Thanks in Advance!!

a^2 + b^2 = c^2

15^2 + 12^2 = c^2

225 + 144 = c^2

369 = c^2

19.21 = c

Thank you so much!!! I really appreciate the help!! :)

You're very welcome.

To determine if a computer monitor will fit into Fern's desk, we can perform a quick calculation using the dimensions of both the desk and the monitor.

1. Start by measuring the width and length of Fern's desk. Let's assume the width is W, and the length is L. Please note that these measurements should be in inches.

2. Next, compare the dimensions of the monitor to the available space on the desk. In this case, the monitor has a width of 15 inches (Wm) and a length of 12 inches (Lm).

3. To ensure the monitor fits, we need to consider both the width and length simultaneously. Thus, we need to find the maximum dimensions for each dimension. The monitor cannot be wider or longer than the corresponding dimensions on the desk.

4. For the width, compare Wm (15 inches) with W (the width of the desk). If Wm is greater than W, then the monitor is too wide for the desk, and it will not fit. If Wm is equal to or less than W, then proceed to the next step.

5. For the length, compare Lm (12 inches) with L (the length of the desk). If Lm is greater than L, then the monitor is too long for the desk, and it will not fit. If Lm is equal to or less than L, then the monitor will fit.

Therefore, to determine if the monitor will fit, you need to compare Wm with W and Lm with L. If both comparisons result in the monitor's dimensions being equal to or smaller than the dimensions of the desk, then the monitor will fit.

In your specific case, the monitor has a width of 15 inches, and you found that it will fit into the desk, resulting in a value of 19.21 inches for the desk width.