How to determine the sides of a triangle by using the geometric mean

How to determine the sides of a triangle by using the geometric mean

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Mathematics

11th Grade - University

Hard

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The video tutorial explains how to represent a side of a triangle, specifically focusing on the hypotenuse and its relationship with the short and long legs. It covers the use of geometric mean to find the lengths of sides A and X, and demonstrates the application of cross multiplication in solving these geometric problems. The tutorial emphasizes understanding the relationships between different sides of a triangle and how to calculate them using geometric principles.

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1.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

In the context of the large triangle, what does 'A' represent?

The long leg

The base

The short leg

The hypotenuse

2.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

What mathematical method is used to find the value of 'A'?

Subtraction

Cross-multiplication

Addition

Division

3.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

What is the geometric mean used to find in the second section?

The length of the hypotenuse

The length of the short leg

The length of the long leg

The length of the base

4.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

Which side is considered the long leg in the final section?

A

B

C

Y

5.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

What is the relationship between the hypotenuse and the long leg in the final section?

Hypotenuse is to long leg

Short leg is to base

Hypotenuse is to short leg

Long leg is to base