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If <math> AB=x </math> and <math> CD=y </math>,then <math> BC=x+y </math>. By the [[Pythagorean theorem]], we have <math> (x+y)^2=(y-x)^2+49 </math> Solving the equation, we get <math> 4xy=49 \implies xy = \boxed{\textbf{(B)}\ 12.25} </math>. | If <math> AB=x </math> and <math> CD=y </math>,then <math> BC=x+y </math>. By the [[Pythagorean theorem]], we have <math> (x+y)^2=(y-x)^2+49 </math> Solving the equation, we get <math> 4xy=49 \implies xy = \boxed{\textbf{(B)}\ 12.25} </math>. | ||
Revision as of 11:09, 1 December 2015
Problem
In trapezoid , and are perpendicular to , with , , and . What is ?
Solution
If and ,then . By the Pythagorean theorem, we have Solving the equation, we get .
See Also
2001 AMC 10 (Problems • Answer Key • Resources) | ||
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