Consider the following figure. B A A D Given: AABC, whose sides are 25 in., 17 in., and 26 in. Find the following. (a) BD, the length (in inches) of the altitude to the 17 in. side (Hint: Use the Pythagorean Theorem twice.) in (b) the area (in square inches) of AABC, using the result from part (a) in²

Consider the following figure. B A A D Given: AABC, whose sides are 25 in., 17 in., and 26 in. Find the following. (a) BD, the length (in inches) of the altitude to the 17 in. side (Hint: Use the Pythagorean Theorem twice.) in (b) the area (in square inches) of AABC, using the result from part (a) in²

Elementary Geometry For College Students, 7e

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

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Chapter8: Areas Of Polygons And Circles

Section8.1: Area And Initial Postulates

Problem 39E: Given: ABC, whose sides are 13 in., 14 in., and 15 in. Find: a BD, the length of the altitude to the...

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