SOLUTION: In the diagram, BE = 50 cm and AC=DC. Find the length of BC, in cm.
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Question 1208919: In the diagram, BE = 50 cm and AC=DC. Find the length of BC, in cm.
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Answer by josgarithmetic(39613) (Show Source): You can put this solution on YOUR website!
Two right-triangles, each with the same size hypotenuse (AC=DC).
Setting x=BC, h=AC=DC, and Pythagorean Theorem, this equation can be formed:
.
Solve that for x.
Note, no need to solve for h.
Algebraic steps should lead to
and... finally
.
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