Question

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If RX = 4 and XS = 9, then XT =

Answer 1

A.6
B.6.5
C.\[\sqrt{13}\]
D.18

Answer 2

When you are given a right triangle with an altitude passing through the right angle, as in:

the following metric relations hold:
1. \(a^2=cx; ~~ b^2=cy\) (length of c is distance x+y)
2. \(h^2= xy\)
3. \(ab=ch\)

Hint: use the second metric relation to solve your problem.

Answer 3

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