Math Problem Statement
Answer 2nd question
ABCD is a rectangle. DF = 20 cm, CE = 30 cm. What is the area of rectangle ABCD?
Solution
To solve the problem in the second question, we are given:
- ABCD is a rectangle.
- DF = 20 cm, CE = 30 cm.
- We need to find the area of the rectangle ABCD.
Key Observations:
- is a right-angled triangle because angle .
- DF = 20 cm is one leg of the right triangle.
- CE = 30 cm is the other leg of the triangle, which is equivalent to BE (since is congruent to as both are right-angled triangles).
Step-by-Step Solution:
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First, apply the Pythagorean theorem in triangle : Here, is the diagonal of the rectangle ABCD, and DF = 20 cm.
We are also given that , but notice that BE = FE (since they are parts of the diagonals of the rectangle).
Now we know two sides of right triangle DEF. Let's calculate the area of the rectangle, knowing that the length and width correspond to FE
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Math Problem Analysis
Mathematical Concepts
Geometry
Rectangles
Right-angled triangles
Area calculation
Formulas
Pythagorean Theorem: a^2 + b^2 = c^2
Area of a rectangle: length * width
Theorems
Pythagorean Theorem
Suitable Grade Level
Grades 8-10