In ΔABC, AB = 16 in, BC = 9 in, AC = 10 in. AD is perpendicular to the extension of BC . Find CD.
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AB^2 + BC^2 = AC^2
AB^2 + 6^2 = square root 117^2
AB^2 + 36 = 117
Now subtract 117 from both sides
AB^2 = 81
AB = square root 81 = 9
Therefore AB is 9 cms.
AB^2 + 6^2 = square root 117^2
AB^2 + 36 = 117
Now subtract 117 from both sides
AB^2 = 81
AB = square root 81 = 9
Therefore AB is 9 cms.