Question

What is the value of k?

Answer 1

k=2

Explanation:

We have got a right triangle LNO with sides = m,4 and 8

By Pythagorean theorem

m^2=4^2 +8^2

Or m^2 = 80 ... i

IN triangle NOM, 4^2 +k^2 = l^2

i.e. 16+k^2 = l^2... i

In triangle LNM, m^2+l^2 = (8+k)^2

Substitute for m^2 as 80,

i.e. 80+l^2 = 64+k^2 +16k ... iii

From i, l^2 = 16+k^2

Substitute in iii

80+16+k^2 = 64+k^2 +16k

16k = 32 or k =2