SOLUTION: a right triangle is drawn where the right angle is on the top.. Given: triangle ABC, <ACB is a right angle, and CD is perpendicular to AB. Prove: AC x BD = CD x BC .. s

Question 196690: a right triangle is drawn where the right angle is on the top..
Given: triangle ABC, Prove: AC x BD = CD x BC
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so i understand that the relation of it would be hypotenuse to leg = hypotenuse to leg .. i just don't understand how to solve it since there's no numbers. thank you!
Answer by solver91311(24713) (Show Source): You can put this solution on YOUR website!

You have to tell us where point D is located.

John

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