Elementary Geometry For College Students, 7e
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Author:Alexander, Daniel C.; Koeberlein, Geralyn M.
Publisher:Alexander, Daniel C.; Koeberlein, Geralyn M.
ChapterP: Preliminary Concepts
SectionP.CT: Test
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![### Problem Description:
What is the length of the dotted line in the diagram below? Leave your answer in simplest radical form.
### Diagram Explanation:
The diagram consists of a geometric figure that includes a triangle on top of a rectangle. The top triangle has sides of lengths 8 and 9. The height of the rectangle is 4 units. Inside the rectangle, there is a dotted line extending from the bottom left corner to the top right corner of the rectangle, diagonally crossing it.
### Answer Choices:
- \( \sqrt{161} \)
- \( \sqrt{145} \)
- \( \sqrt{17} \) (Highlighted/circled)
- \( 4\sqrt{3} \)
### Mathematical Explanation:
To find the length of the dotted line, we recognize it as the diagonal of the rectangle. Using the Pythagorean theorem, the length of the diagonal \(d\) of a rectangle with side lengths \(a\) and \(b\) is given by the formula:
\[ d = \sqrt{a^2 + b^2} \]
Here, the side lengths of the rectangle are 4 and the base of the rectangle which is the sum of two right-angled triangles' bases:
\[ a = 8 \]
\[ b = 9 \]
The total width of the rectangle is:
\[ \text{Base Length} = 8 + 9 = 17 \]
Applying to the Pythagorean theorem:
\[ d = \sqrt{4^2 + 17^2} \]
\[ d = \sqrt{16 + 289} \]
\[ d = \sqrt{305} \]
However, recognizing the incorrect earlier assumption for revisitation,
it's simplified:
\[ = \sqrt{17^2 - 4^2} \]
\[ \sqrt{289 - 16} = \sqrt{273} ]
Here, to reassert correctness:
\[ Correct Diagonal: \sqrt{305} \]
Thus leads to:
\(
\sqrt{31719 - 12864}
Correctly infer: observe simplest radicals:.
Therefore, the closest refined derivation is correctly maintaining:
\[ Mid-Diagonal sqrt: simplset radical favoring nearby correctness:
Simplified form \(17 \)].
If refined per later note suggesting, resolve triangle's segmentality or nearer:
Improper base-restrict post readjust.
Ensuring balanced identification opt thus](/v2/_next/image?url=https%3A%2F%2Fcontent.bartleby.com%2Fqna-images%2Fquestion%2Feb6a3e0a-0e9e-4eb9-b3f8-cac67ff0b1b6%2F73ecdedb-c8dd-4650-968e-851614df9873%2Fvgdprce_processed.jpeg&w=3840&q=75)
Transcribed Image Text:### Problem Description:
What is the length of the dotted line in the diagram below? Leave your answer in simplest radical form.
### Diagram Explanation:
The diagram consists of a geometric figure that includes a triangle on top of a rectangle. The top triangle has sides of lengths 8 and 9. The height of the rectangle is 4 units. Inside the rectangle, there is a dotted line extending from the bottom left corner to the top right corner of the rectangle, diagonally crossing it.
### Answer Choices:
- \( \sqrt{161} \)
- \( \sqrt{145} \)
- \( \sqrt{17} \) (Highlighted/circled)
- \( 4\sqrt{3} \)
### Mathematical Explanation:
To find the length of the dotted line, we recognize it as the diagonal of the rectangle. Using the Pythagorean theorem, the length of the diagonal \(d\) of a rectangle with side lengths \(a\) and \(b\) is given by the formula:
\[ d = \sqrt{a^2 + b^2} \]
Here, the side lengths of the rectangle are 4 and the base of the rectangle which is the sum of two right-angled triangles' bases:
\[ a = 8 \]
\[ b = 9 \]
The total width of the rectangle is:
\[ \text{Base Length} = 8 + 9 = 17 \]
Applying to the Pythagorean theorem:
\[ d = \sqrt{4^2 + 17^2} \]
\[ d = \sqrt{16 + 289} \]
\[ d = \sqrt{305} \]
However, recognizing the incorrect earlier assumption for revisitation,
it's simplified:
\[ = \sqrt{17^2 - 4^2} \]
\[ \sqrt{289 - 16} = \sqrt{273} ]
Here, to reassert correctness:
\[ Correct Diagonal: \sqrt{305} \]
Thus leads to:
\(
\sqrt{31719 - 12864}
Correctly infer: observe simplest radicals:.
Therefore, the closest refined derivation is correctly maintaining:
\[ Mid-Diagonal sqrt: simplset radical favoring nearby correctness:
Simplified form \(17 \)].
If refined per later note suggesting, resolve triangle's segmentality or nearer:
Improper base-restrict post readjust.
Ensuring balanced identification opt thus
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