Question

Consider the following figure.

Answer 1

Answer:

BD = 16

Step-by-step explanation:

By applying mean proportional theorem in the given right triangles,

$\frac{AD}{BD}=\frac{BD}{CD}$

AD × CD = BD²

8 × 32 = BD²

BD = √256

BD = 16

Therefore, measure of side BD = 16 units.