13. A square with side length 3 is inscribed in an isosceles triangle with one side of the square along the base of the triangle. A square with side length 2 has two vertices on the other square and the other two on sides of the triangle, as shown. What is the area of the triangle? (B) 20 (C) 21- () 22- (C)21 (E) 23

13. A square with side length 3 is inscribed in an isosceles triangle with one side of the square along the base of the triangle. A square with side length 2 has two vertices on the other square and the other two on sides of the triangle, as shown. What is the area of the triangle? (B) 20 (C) 21- () 22- (C)21 (E) 23

Elementary Geometry For College Students, 7e

7th Edition

ISBN:9781337614085

Author:Alexander, Daniel C.; Koeberlein, Geralyn M.

Publisher:Alexander, Daniel C.; Koeberlein, Geralyn M.

Chapter8: Areas Of Polygons And Circles

Section8.5: More Area Relationships In The Circle

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