Concept explainers
To find: x and y.
Answer to Problem 25WE
Explanation of Solution
Given:
The figure:
Concept Used:
Theorem 8-6: in a
Theorem 8-7: In a
Label the given figure as shown below:
It can be observed that the triangle
Her
Now, a
Now, by theorem 8-6, the hypotenuse is
Also the triangle
Now, by theorem 8-7, the hypotenuse is twice as long as the shorter leg, so
Also, by theorem 8-7, the longer leg is
Thus,
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