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In a triangle ABC, CD is an altitude, such that AD=BC. Find AC, if AB=3 cm, and CD= square root 2 .

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Answer:

AC=2.06 cm

Explanation:

User NealJMD
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Answer:

AC=2.06cm

Explanation:

AC^2=AD^2+CD^2

AC^2=1.5^2+1.4142^2

AC^2=2.25+2=4.25

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\sqrt{ac {}^(2) }

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√(4.25 = ) 2.06

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