ABC is a right triangle with a right angle A, and AN is the altitude on the hypotenuse. If BN=4 and NC=1 find AN.

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Answer:

Explanation:

using pythagoras theorem

hyp²=opp²+adj²

hyp²=4²+1²

hyp²=16+2

hyp²=18

hyp=√18

hyp=9

Asif Mulla answered May 2, 2021

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