Question

Need help with geometry problem

Answer 1

Answer:

y = $6\sqrt{5}$

Step-by-step explanation:

x^2 + z^2 = 29^2

x^2 = y^2 + 9^2

y^2 + 20^2 = z^2

29^2 - z^2 = y^2 + 81 (equating for x^2 from eqn 1 and 2)

substitute 3rd eqn in 4th

29^2 - (y^2 + 20^2) = y^2 + 81

841 - y^2 - 400 = y^2 + 81

441 = 2y^2 + 81

360 = 2y^2  

y^2 = 180

y = $\sqrt{180}$

= $\sqrt{36*5}$

y = $6\sqrt{5}$