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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
User Luiss
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Answer:

4
√(10)

Explanation:

m/8 = 20/m

cross-multiply:

m² = 160

m =
√(160) =
√(16) ·
√(10) = 4
√(10)

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