Question

In △PQR, QS is an altitude.



Solve for x and y.

Answer 1

you'll be needed to use pythagoras theorem thrice here..
once in SRQ to find RQ
once in PQR to get a relation between x and y
once in PQS to find another relation in x and y..which shall guide you towards your ans..hmm

Answer 2

i'll tell you a shortcut,,since options are given,,go for option checking directly :D
preferably in triangle SPQ..hmm

but go for it only if you're in a hurry or you're quite comfortable with the orthodox method.

Answer 3

okay what about the options?

Answer 4

huh?