Given right triangle ABC with altitude BD drawn to hypotenuse AC. If AB = 6 and AD = 2, what is the length of AC? (Note: the figure is not drawn to scale.) B A

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Given right triangle ABC with altitude BD drawn to hypotenuse AC. If AB = 6
and AD = 2, what is the length of AC? (Note: the figure is not drawn to scale.)
B
6
A
2
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Transcribed Image Text:Kris Go0 1. Right Triangle Altitude Theorem Mar 11, 4:04:14 PM Watch help video Given right triangle ABC with altitude BD drawn to hypotenuse AC. If AB = 6 and AD = 2, what is the length of AC? (Note: the figure is not drawn to scale.) B 6 A 2 Answer: Submit Answer attempt 1 out of 2
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