What is the value of x? A. 2 Units B. 3 Units C. 5 Units D. 8 Units
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You need the formula for geometric mean for right triangles as it applies to the altitude. For us, that formula will be where BD is your altitude. The formula then, filled in accordingly, would be
. We cross multiply to get that
. Divide both sides by 4 to get
, so x = 5. Choice C is the one you want.
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1. Method 1: By Listing MultiplesList out all multiples of each denominator, and find the first common one.
2: 2 , 4
4: 4
Therefore, the LCD is 4
Method 2: By Prime FactorsList all prime factors of each denominator, and find the union of these primes.
Therefore, the LCD is <span>2 x 2 = 4
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2. <span>Make the denominators the same as the LCD
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3. </span><span>Simplify. Denominators are now the same.
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4. Join the denominators
5. <span>Simplify
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Done! :) </span><span>Decimal Form: -0.25</span>
2: 2 , 4
4: 4
Therefore, the LCD is 4
Method 2: By Prime FactorsList all prime factors of each denominator, and find the union of these primes.
Therefore, the LCD is <span>2 x 2 = 4
</span>
2. <span>Make the denominators the same as the LCD
</span>
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3. </span><span>Simplify. Denominators are now the same.
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4. Join the denominators
5. <span>Simplify
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Done! :) </span><span>Decimal Form: -0.25</span>