Elementary Geometry For College Students, 7e
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ISBN:9781337614085
Author:Alexander, Daniel C.; Koeberlein, Geralyn M.
Publisher:Alexander, Daniel C.; Koeberlein, Geralyn M.
ChapterP: Preliminary Concepts
SectionP.CT: Test
Problem 1CT
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Transcribed Image Text:**Problem Statement:**
Find the value of \( x \).
**Diagram Explanation:**
The diagram shows a right triangle with:
- A vertical side labeled as \( 16 \).
- A horizontal side labeled as \( 2x \).
- The hypotenuse is not labeled with a specific value but has markings indicating it matches the side with \( 2x \).
**Solution Approach:**
Given the triangle, you'll apply the Pythagorean theorem to find the value of \( x \). If the triangle is an isosceles right triangle, set up an equation using the relationship among the sides.
**Input Field:**
The solution requires determining the value of \( x \), which is input into the provided box:
\( x = \boxed{} \)
**Note:** You need to calculate based on the context provided (e.g., triangle properties or known relationships) to find \( x \).
![**Transcription for Educational Website:**
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A surveyor needs to measure the distance, AB, across the lake. Beginning at E, he locates the midpoint, C, of \( \overline{AE} \) and the midpoint, D, of \( \overline{BE} \). He then measures \( \overline{CD} \).
What is AB?
\[ AB = \_\_\_ \text{ m} \]
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**Diagram Explanation:**
The diagram is a triangle labeled \( \triangle ABE \) with a lake shown in the background.
- Points A and B are on opposite sides of the lake.
- Point E is on land on one side of the triangle.
- The line segment \( \overline{CD} \) across the lake is measured to be 71 meters.
- C is the midpoint of \( \overline{AE} \).
- D is the midpoint of \( \overline{BE} \).
This configuration suggests the use of geometric properties related to midpoints and triangles to find the unknown distance \( AB \).](/v2/_next/image?url=https%3A%2F%2Fcontent.bartleby.com%2Fqna-images%2Fquestion%2F43eb41af-d84b-40c1-ba80-6ea778a40d08%2Fd742c2fe-110c-4cfc-acb6-1d806c04b033%2Fgyidqcr_processed.png&w=3840&q=75)
Transcribed Image Text:**Transcription for Educational Website:**
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A surveyor needs to measure the distance, AB, across the lake. Beginning at E, he locates the midpoint, C, of \( \overline{AE} \) and the midpoint, D, of \( \overline{BE} \). He then measures \( \overline{CD} \).
What is AB?
\[ AB = \_\_\_ \text{ m} \]
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**Diagram Explanation:**
The diagram is a triangle labeled \( \triangle ABE \) with a lake shown in the background.
- Points A and B are on opposite sides of the lake.
- Point E is on land on one side of the triangle.
- The line segment \( \overline{CD} \) across the lake is measured to be 71 meters.
- C is the midpoint of \( \overline{AE} \).
- D is the midpoint of \( \overline{BE} \).
This configuration suggests the use of geometric properties related to midpoints and triangles to find the unknown distance \( AB \).
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