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If BC = 7 and CD = 24, find AC.

If BC = 7 and CD = 24, find AC.
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If BC = 7 and CD = 24, find AC.

If BC = 7 and CD = 24, find AC.-example-1
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Answer:

2√42 ≈ 12.961

Explanation:

All of the right triangles are similar, so ...

short leg/long leg = BC/AC = AC/CD

AC² = BC·CD = 7·24 = 168

AC = √168 = 2√42

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