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Use the geometric mean (altitude) theorem. What is the value of m?

Use the geometric mean (altitude) theorem. What is the value of m?-example-1
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Multiply the two base values 8 and 20 to get 8*20 = 160

Then apply the square root and simplify
sqrt(160) = sqrt(16*10) = sqrt(16)*sqrt(10) = 4*sqrt(10)

Answer: Choice C
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