Math Problem Statement

Use the diagram. Which is equal to h?

Solution

The diagram represents a triangle with height hh drawn perpendicular to the base. The problem is to find which of the provided options is equal to hh, based on the triangle's dimensions.

Given Information:

  • AB=cAB = c, BC=aBC = a, AC=bAC = b
  • The triangle is divided into two segments by the height hh:
    • Segment BD=xBD = x, Segment DC=yDC = y
    • x+y=ax + y = a

Key Relationships:

  1. From the right triangle ADB\triangle ADB, we have: h2=b2x2h=b2x2h^2 = b^2 - x^2 \quad \Rightarrow \quad h = \sqrt{b^2 - x^2}
  2. From ADC\triangle ADC, we have: h2=c2y2h=c2y2h^2 = c^2 - y^2 \quad \Rightarrow \quad h = \sqrt{c^2 - y^2}
  3. Since x=acb+cx = \frac{a \cdot c}{b+c} and ( y = \frac{X

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Math Problem Analysis

Mathematical Concepts

Geometry
Right Triangles
Pythagorean Theorem

Formulas

h^2 = b^2 - x^2
h^2 = c^2 - y^2

Theorems

Pythagorean Theorem

Suitable Grade Level

Grades 9-12