Question

What is the length of EF with bar on top when FG = 10 cm, BC = 8 cm, and AB = 9 cm? Round to the nearest tenth of a centimeter.

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i know the how to do the Pythagorean theorem , but im confused on how i find the length of EG

Answer 1

@Photon336

Answer 2

what is half of BC?

Answer 3

1/2(BC) = EG

Answer 4

4 but if thats EG then why do you tell you AB?

Answer 5

idk probably just extra info.

Answer 6

thank you @raffle_snaffle you were correct :D