Geometry Problem 1517. Post your solution in the comment box below.
Level: Mathematics Education, K-12 School, Honors Geometry, College.
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V6 (sqrt of 6)
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DeleteDrop perpendiculars DP and DQ from D to AB and from D to BC, P on AB and Q on BC respectively.
ReplyDeleteSince AD = DC, S(ABD) = S(BDC)
So AB.DP/2 = BC.DQ/2
Hence (c/2)d/(sqrt2) = (1/2).2. (sqrt3./2)d
Simplifying c = sqrt 6
Sumith Peiris
Moratuwa
Sri Lanka