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Suppose point Y is the bisector of segment XZ. If XY = 5.6 cm, what is the length of XZ? If needed round to the nearest tenth

Elementary Geometry For College Students, 7e

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ISBN:9781337614085

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

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

Chapter5: Similar Triangles

Section5.4: The Pythagorean Theorem

Problem 36E

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