(3) 8
Step-by-step explanation:
Note that ∆ADE is similar to ∆ABC. As such, the ratios of their legs are equal. Also note that AD = AB + BD.
BC/AB = DE/AD
BC/10 = 12/(10 + 5) = 12/15 = 4/5
or
BC = 10(4/5) = 8
Answer:
If you were solving the right triangle, it would be:
m∠A = 46°
m∠B = 44°
m∠C = 90°
AB = 32
BC ≈ 23
AC ≈ 24
Step-by-step explanation:
To solve this right triangle, you can use trigonometric ratios to solve for the sides. To find the angle measures:
m∠A = 46° (given)
m∠B = x
m∠C = 90° (given)
180 - (46 + 90) = x
180 - 136 = x
44 = x
m∠B = 44°
To find the side measures, you can use tangent, sine, cosine, and the Pythagorean Theorem.
Recall that:
tangent = opposite side/adjacent side
sine = opposite side/hypotenuse
cosine = adjacent side/hypotenuse
So:
sin46 = BC/32
BC = 32 (sin46)
BC ≈ 23
tan46 = BC/AC
AC = BC/tan46
AC = (23.01887361...) (tan46)
AC ≈ 24
