A triangle XYZ has sidės XY = XZ 41 cm and YZ = 18 cm. The triangle PQR inscribed in the triangle XYZ so that PQ is parallel to YZ. R is the midpoint of YZ. Given that PQ =s cm, the perpendicular height of R from PQ is h cm and the area c triangle POR is A cm². 41 cm R 18 cm (1) Express h in terms of s.

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A triangle XYZ has sidės XY = XZ 41 cm and YZ = 18 cm. The triangle PQR is
inscribed in the triangle XYZ so that PQ is parallel to YZ. R is the midpoint of YZ.
Given that PQ =s cm, the perpendicular height of R from PQ is h cm and the area of
triangle POR is A cm².
41 cm
R
18 cm
(1)
Express h in terms of s.
Transcribed Image Text:A triangle XYZ has sidės XY = XZ 41 cm and YZ = 18 cm. The triangle PQR is inscribed in the triangle XYZ so that PQ is parallel to YZ. R is the midpoint of YZ. Given that PQ =s cm, the perpendicular height of R from PQ is h cm and the area of triangle POR is A cm². 41 cm R 18 cm (1) Express h in terms of s.
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