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In triangle ABC, angle B = 90 degrees. Point X is on line AC such that angle BXA = 90 degrees, AX = 15, and AB = 25. What is BX?

 May 1, 2024
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Using Pythagoras theorem in ABX gives AX2+BX2=AB2, substituting AX = 15 and AB = 25 gives

 

152+BX2=252BX2=400BX=20

 May 1, 2024

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