3. In a right triangle ABC, the right angle is at vertex C and its area is 450 cm². If AB= 100 cm, find the length of the line segment drawn from vertex C to side AB and perpendicular to it. A) 8 cm B) 11 cm C) 9 cm D) 10 cm

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3. In a right triangle ABC, the right angle is at
vertex C and its area is 450 cm?. If AB = 100
cm, find the length of the line segment drawn
from vertex C to side AB and perpendicular to
it.
A) 8 cm
B) 11 cm
C) 9 cm
D) 10 cm
Transcribed Image Text:3. In a right triangle ABC, the right angle is at vertex C and its area is 450 cm?. If AB = 100 cm, find the length of the line segment drawn from vertex C to side AB and perpendicular to it. A) 8 cm B) 11 cm C) 9 cm D) 10 cm
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