document.write( "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.\r
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Algebra.Com's Answer #144223 by checkley75(3666)![]() ![]() ![]() You can put this solution on YOUR website! The triangle APB is an isosceles triangle with 45,45,90 degree angles. \n" ); document.write( "The 2 equal sides are: \n" ); document.write( "x^2+x^2=12^2 \n" ); document.write( "2x^2=144 \n" ); document.write( "x^2=144/2 \n" ); document.write( "x^2=72 \n" ); document.write( "x=sqrt72 \n" ); document.write( "x=8.4853 ans.\r \n" ); document.write( "\n" ); document.write( " \n" ); document.write( " |