Question

In the accompanying diagram. altitude CD is

Answer 1

Answer:  √117

Step-by-step explanation:

Since no diagram present, am assuming hypotenuse AB and right angle C.  Let side opp angle B be b, and side opposite angle A be a. Altitude CD is x.

a^2 + b^2 = 22^2 (Pythagorean)

Using Pythag on two smaller triangles,

x^2 + 13^2 = a^2

x^2 + 9^2 = b^2

Substituting in first equation,

x^2 + 13^2 + x^2 + 9^2 = 22^2

x^2 = 117, so x = √117