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What is the measure of n

What is the measure of n-example-1
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Answer:

Explanation:

This is a geometric means problem. Namely, n is the geometric mean between the 2 smaller triangles within that larger one. Set up the problem accordingly:


(28)/(n)=(n)/(7) and cross multiply:


n^2=196 so

n = 14

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