
Yefim S. answered 12/13/22
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Part A: ΔABC ∼ ΔDBA ∼ ΔDCA.
Part B: By angle - angle property
Part C: DA2 = DB·DC; DA = √(9·4) = 6
Christian J.
asked 12/13/22Seth is using the figure shown below to prove Pythagorean Theorem using triangle similarity.
In the given triangle ABC, angle A is 90° and segment AD is perpendicular to segment BC.
Part A: Identify a pair of similar triangles. (2 points)
Part B: Explain how you know the triangles from Part A are similar. (4 points)
Part C: If DB = 9 and DC = 4, find the length of segment DA. Show your work. (4 points)
Yefim S. answered 12/13/22
Math Tutor with Experience
Part A: ΔABC ∼ ΔDBA ∼ ΔDCA.
Part B: By angle - angle property
Part C: DA2 = DB·DC; DA = √(9·4) = 6
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