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+ | This problem can be solved with the Pythagorean Theorem (a^2 + b^2 = c^2. We know AB = DC, so DC = 5. CE is twice the length of AD, so CE = 12. 5^2 + 12^2 = c^2. 5^2 = 25. 12^2 = 144. 25 + 144 = 169. 169 has a square root of 13, so the hypotenuse or DE is 13. | ||
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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 triangle. So, the hypotenuse has to be .
Solution 3
This problem can be solved with the Pythagorean Theorem (a^2 + b^2 = c^2. We know AB = DC, so DC = 5. CE is twice the length of AD, so CE = 12. 5^2 + 12^2 = c^2. 5^2 = 25. 12^2 = 144. 25 + 144 = 169. 169 has a square root of 13, so the hypotenuse or DE is 13.
See Also
2014 AMC 8 (Problems • Answer Key • Resources) | ||
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Followed by Problem 15 | |
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