Use the theorem to find RV if SV = 10 and VT = 16.

Question

Consider the following theorem.

The length of the altitude to the hypotenuse of a right triangle is the geometric mean of the lengths of the segments of the hypotenuse.

Use the theorem to find RV if SV = 10

 and VT = 16.

Answer 1

SV/VT = RV/SV

10/16 = RV/10

RV = 6.25