Question

Find the lengths, if needed round to the nearest tenth

Answer 1

Answer:

Step-by-step explanation:

Triangle ABC is a right angle triangle that is made up of 2 right angle triangle.

To determine y, we would apply Pythagoras theorem which is expressed as

Hypotenuse² = opposite side² + adjacent side²

15² = y² + 12²

225 = y² + 144

y² = 225 - 144 = 81

y = √81 = 9

To determine z,

20² = z² + 12²

400 = z² + 144

z² = 400 - 144 = 256

z = √256 = 16