Question

Directions; Find DM. (Not sure how to do it)

Answer 1

I apologise if I'm sounding really stupid, but isn't DM just equal to MP?

Answer 2

very easy

Answer 3

see...

Answer 4

noo you don't sound stupid at all! @Sepeario

Answer 5

equate 2x-4=12, you get x. now put it in MP

Answer 6

The two triangles are congruent - hence the corresponding sides must be equal. If DM=MP what does DM equal?

Answer 7

putting in MP, 3(8)/4. Now you can get the answer

Answer 8

just saying the two sides are the same aren't they?

Answer 9

oh right they want you to find it in units.. yes @arindameducationusc is right then :) so sorry

Answer 10

Wouldn't DM^2 = 15^2 - 12^2

Answer 11

So the answer is 6? Because the list of options are confusing me

Answer 12

A.
6
B.
7.5
C.
9
D.
12

Answer 13

get the square root of (225 -144)

Answer 14

it's not a right angle triangle.

Answer 15

@wolf1728

Answer 16

Yes, I stand corrected :-(

Answer 17

Answer is 6, sure

Answer 18

Thank you for all the help all of you

Answer 19

My pleasure

Answer 20

thanks