Examples with solutions for Using the Pythagorean Theorem: Two triangles

Exercise #1

Given the triangles in the drawing

What is the length of the side DB?

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Step-by-Step Solution

In this question, we will have to use the Pythagorean theorem twice.

A²+B²=C²

Let's start by finding side CB:

6²+CB²=(2√11)²

36+CB²=4*11

CB²=44-36

CB²=8

CB=√8

 

We will use the exact same way to find side DB:

2²+DB²=(√8)²

4+CB²=8

CB²=8-4

CB²=4

CB=√4=2

Answer

2 cm

Exercise #2

Look at the triangles in the diagram.

Calculate the length of DC.

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Answer

4 cm

Exercise #3

Look at the triangles in the diagram below.

DBC is an isosceles triangle.

AB=13
AC=5

Calculate the length of the legs of triangle DBC.

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Answer

62 6\sqrt{2} cm

Exercise #4

Look at the triangles in the figure.

Express the length DB in terms of X.

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Answer

32+x2 \sqrt{32+x^2} cm