Thread: A geometric problem I am having issues with...

This is from an online worksheet. I cannot work this problem out.... Use the following diagram to answer the next two questions... Correct to the nearest tenth, the value of x is A. 5.2 B. 5.3 C. 5.4 D. 5.5 .................................................. .................................................. .................................................. ..... 2. Correct to the nearest half of a degree, the measure of angle ADB is: A. 30.5° B. 32.0° C. 34.5° D. 36.0° Thank you for the help!

Originally Posted by M23

This is from an online worksheet. I cannot work this problem out.... Use the following diagram to answer the next two questions... Correct to the nearest tenth, the value of x is A. 5.2 B. 5.3 C. 5.4 D. 5.5

Use Pythagorean theorem in RIGHT TRIANGLE PBC,





PC=10.3

x = 10.3 - 5 = 5.3

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Pythagorean Theorem in Right Triangle

Originally Posted by M23

This is from an online worksheet. I cannot work this problem out.... Use the following diagram to answer the next two questions... 2. Correct to the nearest half of a degree, the measure of angle ADB is: A. 30.5° B. 32.0° C. 34.5° D. 36.0° Thank you for the help!

IN Right triangle PBC,

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Thank you soooo much.