Finding the height of a rhombus using pythagorean theorem

Finding the height of a rhombus using pythagorean theorem

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Mathematics

11th Grade - University

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The video tutorial explains how to solve a geometry problem involving a triangle embedded in another figure. The task is to find the length of an unknown leg, H, using the Pythagorean theorem. The instructor identifies the hypotenuse and one leg, then calculates the unknown leg. The solution is simplified to express the length of the leg in terms of square roots.

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1.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

What is the first step in solving for the unknown side H in a triangle problem?

Identify the length of all sides

Find the perimeter of the triangle

Determine if the triangle is right-angled

Calculate the area of the triangle

2.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

Which theorem is used to find the unknown side in a right triangle?

Area Formula

Cosine Rule

Sine Rule

Pythagorean Theorem

3.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

In the Pythagorean theorem, what does the equation A^2 + B^2 = C^2 represent?

The sum of the squares of the legs equals the square of the hypotenuse

The sum of the angles in a triangle

The area of a right triangle

The perimeter of a triangle

4.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

What is the value of the hypotenuse in the given problem?

10

7

3

5

5.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

What is the simplified form of the unknown side H in the problem?

4 sqrt 5

5 sqrt 3

3 sqrt 2

2 sqrt 10