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Pythagoras Theorem

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ΔABC is right angles at B and D is any point on AB. DE is perpendicular to AC. If AD = 4 cm, AB = 16 cm, AC = 24 cm find AE.

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Solution

It is given that AD = 4 cm, AB = 16 cm and AC = 24 cm.

We need to find AE.

In ΔADE and ΔABC:

∴ ΔABC ||| ΔAED

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