Two right triangles share a common side as shown in the figure below. The length of side AB is 7 units, the length of side AC is 1 unit, and the length of side CD is 5 units. Find the length of side BD. (Note that the figure may not be drawn to scale.) B A a) Ov23 b) 053 c) Ov22 d) OVIT e) OV73 f) ONone of the above

Two right triangles share a common side as shown in the figure below. The length of side AB is 7 units, the length of side AC is 1 unit, and the length of side CD is 5 units. Find the length of side BD. (Note that the figure may not be drawn to scale.) B A a) Ov23 b) 053 c) Ov22 d) OVIT e) OV73 f) ONone of the above

Elementary Geometry For College Students, 7e

7th Edition

ISBN:9781337614085

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

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

Chapter3: Triangles

Section3.CT: Test

Problem 2CT: 2. Consider XYZ triangles not shown a Which side is included by X and Y? b Which angle is included...

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