Altitude Theorem Geometric Mean

Using attributes of similar right triangles, find value of x:

• x = 13.3

• x = 4.8

• x = 10

Using the values provided and the attritubes of right triangles, find the value of x

• 40

• 24^2

What is the value of x in the triangle shown? \frac{a}{x}=\frac{x}{b}\ \\ \cdot\cdot This\ is\ the\ formula\ you\ need\ to\ use.

• 3√3

• √27

• 9√3

• Not here

Find the value of y. *Hint: You need to find x first.*

• 5

• 10√30

• √300

• 10√3

In the accompanying diagram, ΔABC is a right triangle and CD is the altitude to the hypotenuse AB. If AD = 4 and DB = 16, find the length of CD.

• 4√5

• 8

• 4√15

• 2√5

HK is an altitude in ΔGHI. Find the value of x.

• 90

• 21

• 24

• 43.5

HK is an altitude in ΔGHI. Find the value of x.

• 90

• 21

• 24

• 43.5

HK is an altitude in ΔGHI.Find the value of x.

• 90

• 21

• 24

• 43.5

HK is an altitude in ΔGHI.
What is the measure of ∠HKG?

• 60°

• 180°

• 90°

• 360°

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