Question

Find the lengths of segments AD and BD. Then check your answers using a different method.

Answer 1

Answer: BD = 5

Step-by-step explanation:

Using the Pythagorean theorem
`a^(2) + b^(2) =c^(2)` where c is the hypotenuse, we can solve for BD

`a^(2) +12^(2) =13^(2)`

`a^(2) =13^(2)-12^(2)`

`a = √(25)`

`a = 5`

Therefore BD = 5