Wednesday, August 27, 2014

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BD2 = (13 – 8) x (16 + 5) = 5 x 21 = 105
Since BD = DC, therefore by theorem of similar triangles AC = 2 OD = 2 x 8 = 16
Now, DC2 + AC2 = AD2
Or, BD2 + AC2 = AD2
Or, 105 + 162 = AD2
Or, AD =  √361 = 19 cm


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