In the triangle XYZ , XM is the altitude from X to YZ.XY ...
In the triangle XYZ , XM is the altitude from X to YZ.XY = 13cm, XZ = 15cm and YM = 5cm. Find the length of YZ
A.
9cm
B.
12cm
C.
14cm
D.
19.85cm
E.
23cm
Correct answer is C
XM = √132 - 52 = 12cm
MZ = 152 - 122 = 9cm
YZ = 9 + 5 = 14cm
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