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Given right triangle ABC with altitude BD drawn to hypotenuse AC. If AC = 20 and DC = 5, what is the length of BC? (Note: the figure is not drawn to scale.) A C. 20

Given right triangle ABC with altitude BD drawn to hypotenuse AC. If AC = 20 and DC = 5, what is the length of BC? (Note: the figure is not drawn to scale.) A C. 20

Elementary Geometry For College Students, 7e
Elementary Geometry For College Students, 7e
7th Edition
ISBN:9781337614085
Author:Alexander, Daniel C.; Koeberlein, Geralyn M.
Publisher:Alexander, Daniel C.; Koeberlein, Geralyn M.
ChapterP: Preliminary Concepts
SectionP.CT: Test
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Given right triangle ABC with altitude BD drawn to hypotenuse AC. If AC = 20 and DC = 5, what is the length of BC? (Note: the figure is not drawn to scale.) A C. 20
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