SOLUTION: ABCD is a square with AB = 12. Point P is in an interior point whose distances to A, B, and to the side CD are equal. Find that distance.
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Question 192054: ABCD is a square with AB = 12. Point P is in an interior point whose distances to A, B, and to the side CD are equal. Find that distance.
You can put this solution on YOUR website! The triangle APB is an isosceles triangle with 45,45,90 degree angles.
The 2 equal sides are:
x^2+x^2=12^2
2x^2=144
x^2=144/2
x^2=72
x=sqrt72
x=8.4853 ans.
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