+4 If x = 45, y = 63, and the measure of AC = 4 units, what is the difference in length between segments AB and AD? Round your answer to the nearest hundredth.
0.74 units 1.17 units 1.64 units 2.14 units
+1592 We can solve this problem using the Pythagorean Theorem applied to both triangles ABC and ACD since we are given a side length and looking for the hypotenuse of each right triangle.
For triangle ABC, we are given that AC=4 and solving for AB (the hypotenuse) using the Pythagorean Theorem: AB2=AC2+BC2=42+x2=42+452, so AB=42+452.
For triangle ACD, we are given that AC=4 and solving for AD (the hypotenuse) using the Pythagorean Theorem: AD2=AC2+CD2=42+y2=42+632, so AD=42+632.
To find the difference in length between AB and AD, we subtract the length of AC from each and find the difference: AD−AB=42+632−42+452.
We can evaluate these square roots on a calculator and round to the nearest hundredth to find that AD − AB ≈ 8.79 − 6.65 = 2.14 units.
