Math Problem Statement

i made a mistake, the 2.5 you got there is actually 2sqrt5

Solution

Thank you for the correction. Let's recalculate the value of xx given that DE=25DE = 2\sqrt{5}.

  1. The lengths are:

    • AB=6AB = 6
    • BC=4BC = 4
    • CD=3CD = 3
    • DE=25DE = 2\sqrt{5}
    • xx is the length of segment AEAE
  2. Calculate ADAD using the Pythagorean theorem in ABD\triangle ABD: AD=AB2+BD2=62+32=36+9=45=35AD = \sqrt{AB^2 + BD^2} = \sqrt{6^2 + 3^2} = \sqrt{36 + 9} = \sqrt{45} = 3\sqrt{5}

  3. Now calculate AEAE in ADE\triangle ADE: AE=AD2+DE2=(35)2+(25)2=45+20=65AE = \sqrt{AD^2 + DE^2} = \sqrt{(3\sqrt{5})^2 + (2\sqrt{5})^2} = \sqrt{45 + 20} = \sqrt{65}

Therefore, the length of xx is: x=658.06x = \sqrt{65} \approx 8.06

So, x8.06x \approx 8.06.

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Math Problem Analysis

Mathematical Concepts

Geometry
Pythagorean Theorem
Triangle Properties

Formulas

Pythagorean theorem: c^2 = a^2 + b^2

Theorems

Pythagorean theorem

Suitable Grade Level

Grades 9-12