help!!
If BC = 5 and CD = 26, find AC.
A. SQ.ROOT 31
B. 130
C. SQ.ROOT 130
D. 31

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Question

help!!
If BC = 5 and CD = 26, find AC.
A.	SQ.ROOT 31
B.	130
C.	SQ.ROOT 130
D.	31

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directrix · Answer

Theorem: If the altitude is drawn to the hypotenuse of a right triangle, the length of the altitude is the geometric mean between the lengths of the segments of the hypotenuse.

directrix · Answer

So, your task is to solve this proportion for x where x = AC.

BC/AC = AC/CD
5/x = x/26
x = ? @knowel

anonymous · Answer

130 sq