SOLUTION: The triangle ABC is right angled at A, AD is drawn perpendicular to BC. AB=8 cm, AC= 6 cm and BD= x cm. calculate x.

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Question 1044153: The triangle ABC is right angled at A, AD is drawn perpendicular to BC. AB=8 cm, AC= 6 cm and BD= x cm. calculate x.
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The triangle ABC is right angled at A, AD is drawn perpendicular to BC. AB=8 cm, AC= 6 cm and BD= x cm. calculate x.
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|BD| = = = = 6.4 cm.

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