In right triangle ABC, 90°. Also, BC = a, b, and AB mZC = = c. Construct the bisector of ZB so that it intersects CA at point D. Now construct DE perpendicular to AB with E on AB. In terms of a, b, and c, find the length CA of EA.

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In right triangle ABC,
90°. Also, BC = a,
b, and AB
mZC =
= c. Construct the bisector of ZB so that
it intersects CA at point D. Now construct DE perpendicular
to AB with E on AB. In terms of a, b, and c, find the length
CA
of EA.
Transcribed Image Text:In right triangle ABC, 90°. Also, BC = a, b, and AB mZC = = c. Construct the bisector of ZB so that it intersects CA at point D. Now construct DE perpendicular to AB with E on AB. In terms of a, b, and c, find the length CA of EA.
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