In Figure 6.50, HP = 4, PJ = 5, and LP = 8. Find PM. M SOLUTION Applying Theorem 6.3.5, we have HP PJ = LP· PM Then 4.5 8. PM 8. PM = 20 PM = 2.5 Figure 6.50

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In Figure 6.50, HP
= 4, PJ = 5, and LP = 8. Find PM.
M
SOLUTION Applying Theorem 6.3.5, we have
HP PJ
= LP· PM
Then
4.5
8. PM
8. PM
= 20
PM = 2.5
Figure 6.50
Transcribed Image Text:In Figure 6.50, HP = 4, PJ = 5, and LP = 8. Find PM. M SOLUTION Applying Theorem 6.3.5, we have HP PJ = LP· PM Then 4.5 8. PM 8. PM = 20 PM = 2.5 Figure 6.50
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