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In the figure below, find the exact value of z. (do not approximate your answer)

In the figure below, find the exact value of z. (do not approximate your answer)-example-1

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Answer:

√35

Explanation:

The right triangles are all similar, so the ratios of long leg to hypotenuse are the same for all:

z/7 = 5/z

z² = 35 . . . . multiply by 7z

z = √35

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Answer:

√35

Explanation:

The right triangles are all similar, so the ratios of long leg to hypotenuse are the same for all:

z/7 = 5/z

z² = 35 . . . . multiply by 7z

z = √35

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