SOLUTION: ABCD is a rectangle in which AB = 16cm, AC = 20cm and AE is the perpendicular from A to BD. Find the lengths of AD and AE.
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Question 91850: ABCD is a rectangle in which AB = 16cm, AC = 20cm and AE is the perpendicular from A to BD. Find the lengths of AD and AE. Answer by scott8148(6628) (Show Source):
You can put this solution on YOUR website! the diagonal (AC) forms a 3-4-5 right triangle with the two sides, this means the length of AD (and BC) is 12cm
the perpendicular from A to BD divides triangle ABD into two similar 3-4-5 right triangles
