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n the diagram below of right triangle ABC, altitude CD is drawn to hypotenuse AB C А3D 12 If AD = 3 and DB = 12, what is the length of altitude CD? А. 6 В. бу5 С. 3 D. 3V5

Elementary Geometry for College Students

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Author:Daniel C. Alexander, Geralyn M. Koeberlein

Publisher:Daniel C. Alexander, Geralyn M. Koeberlein

Chapter1: Line And Angle Relationships

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In the diagram below of right triangle ABC, altitude CD is drawn to hypotenuse AB.
C
А3D
12
If AD = 3 and DB = 12, what is the length of altitude CD?
A. 6
B. 6v5
3
D. 3V5
C.

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