unit 8 right triangles and trigonometry homework 1

Answer:
x = 31.8
Step-by-step explanation:
From the picture attached,
By applying Pythagoras theorem in right ΔADC,
AC² = AD² + CD²
(22)² = AD² + (16)²
AD² = 484 - 256
AD = √228
= 2√57
Now we apply Pythagoras theorem in right ΔADB,
AB² = AD² + DB²
x² = 228 + (44 - 16)²
x² = 228 + 784
x² = 1012
x = √1012
= 31.81
≈ 31.8
The side x is an hypotenuse side to one of the right triangles formed by
altitude of the given triangle that has solid lines.
x is approximately 31.812
Reasons:
The figure shows a triangle with an altitude that forms two triangles inside
the main triangle.
By Pythagoras's theorem, we have;
For the right triangle on the left;
22² = h² + 16²
h² = 22² - 16² = 228
h² = 228
h = √228 = 2·√57
h = 2·√57
In the right triangle to the right, we have;
The length of the top base, b = 44 - 16 = 28
The square of the hypotenuse, x² = h² + b²
∴ x² = 228 + 28² = 1012
x = √(1012) = 2·√253
x = 2·√253 ≈ 31.812
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