Math Problem Statement

Find the lengths VU, SU, TV, and SW for the square STUV with side length 15 and diagonals intersecting at W.

Solution

The given image shows a square STUVSTUV with diagonals intersecting at point WW. The side length STST (or any side of the square) is labeled as 1515. We are tasked to find the following lengths:

  1. VUVU
  2. SUSU
  3. TVTV
  4. SWSW

Solution:

Step 1: Understanding the Square

  • All sides of a square are equal. Hence, ST=VU=SU=TV=15ST = VU = SU = TV = 15.

Step 2: Diagonals of the Square

  • The diagonals of a square are equal in length and bisect each other at WW.

  • The diagonal of a square can be calculated using the Pythagorean Theorem:
    Diagonal=Side2+Side2=2Side2.\text{Diagonal} = \sqrt{\text{Side}^2 + \text{Side}^2} = \sqrt{2 \cdot \text{Side}^2}. Substituting Side=15\text{Side} = 15:
    Diagonal=2152=2225=450.\text{Diagonal} = \sqrt{2 \cdot 15^2} = \sqrt{2 \cdot 225} = \sqrt{450}.

  • Simplifying 450\sqrt{450}:
    Diagonal=152.\text{Diagonal} = 15\sqrt{2}.

Step 3: Length of SWSW

  • Since the diagonals bisect each other at WW, each segment of the diagonal (e.g., SWSW) is half the length of the full diagonal:
    SW=Diagonal2=1522.SW = \frac{\text{Diagonal}}{2} = \frac{15\sqrt{2}}{2}.

Final Answers:

  1. VU=15VU = 15
  2. SU=15SU = 15
  3. TV=15TV = 15
  4. SW=1522SW = \frac{15\sqrt{2}}{2}.

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Related Questions:

  1. How is the diagonal of a square calculated using its side length?
  2. What is the relationship between diagonals in a square?
  3. If STUVSTUV were a rectangle instead of a square, how would the diagonal change?
  4. How do you simplify expressions involving square roots like 450\sqrt{450}?
  5. What properties do the diagonals of a square satisfy geometrically?

Tip: In geometry, always verify symmetry in shapes like squares and rectangles to simplify calculations.

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Math Problem Analysis

Mathematical Concepts

Geometry
Properties of Squares
Pythagorean Theorem
Diagonals of a Square

Formulas

Diagonal of a square = \( \sqrt{2} \times \text{side length} \)
Half the diagonal = \( \frac{\text{Diagonal}}{2} \)

Theorems

Pythagorean Theorem
Properties of Diagonals in a Square

Suitable Grade Level

Grades 8-10