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− | The area of the rectangle is <math>5\times6=30.</math> Since the parallel line pairs are identical, <math>DC=5</math>. Let <math>CE</math> be <math>x</math>. <math>\dfrac{5x}{2}=30</math> is the area of the right triangle. Solving for <math>x</math>, we get <math>x=12.</math> According to the Pythagorean Theorem, we have a 5-12-13 triangle. So, the hypotenuse <math>DE</math> has to be <math>\boxed{B}</math>. | + | The area of the rectangle is <math>5\times6=30.</math> Since the parallel line pairs are identical, <math>DC=5</math>. Let <math>CE</math> be <math>x</math>. <math>\dfrac{5x}{2}=30</math> is the area of the right triangle. Solving for <math>x</math>, we get <math>x=12.</math> According to the Pythagorean Theorem, we have a 5-12-13 triangle. So, the hypotenuse <math>DE</math> has to be <math>\boxed{(B)}</math>. |
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[hide]Problem
Rectangle and right triangle have the same area. They are joined to form a trapezoid, as shown. What is ?
Solution
The area of is . The area of is , which also must be equal to the area of , which, since , must in turn equal . Through transitivity, then, , and . Then, using the Pythagorean Theorem, you should be able to figure out that is a triangle, so , or .
Solution 2
The area of the rectangle is Since the parallel line pairs are identical, . Let be . is the area of the right triangle. Solving for , we get According to the Pythagorean Theorem, we have a 5-12-13 triangle. So, the hypotenuse has to be .
See Also
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