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In triangle JKL, JKL is a right angle, KM and is an altitude. JL=20 and ML=15, find KL

In triangle JKL, JKL is a right angle, KM and is an altitude. JL=20 and ML=15, find-example-1
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Answer:

KL = 17.32

Explanation:

KL² = (M L)(J L)

KL² = (15)(20)

KL²=300

√KL²= √300

KL = 17.32

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