SOLUTION: A square is named ABCD point E lies on side
DC. If AB = 16 and AE = 20, find BE.
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Question 1193124: A square is named ABCD point E lies on side
DC. If AB = 16 and AE = 20, find BE.
Answer by math_tutor2020(3817) (Show Source): You can put this solution on YOUR website!
Diagram:
Focus on triangle ADE
Use the pythagorean theorem to find x.
Segment DE is 12 units long.
That makes EC = 16 - x = 16-12 = 4 units long.
Now move onto triangle BEC.
We'll use the pythagorean theorem again.
Segment BE is exactly units long which is approximately 16.492423
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