A triangle EFS, where EF is the base, is split into half with the line GH connecting to both legs. GH=20m FG=30m GS=24m HS=26m HE=32.5m EF=?

Jaya Legge

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2020-11-09

A triangle EFS, where EF is the base, is split into half with the line GH connecting to both legs.
GH=20m
FG=30m
GS=24m
HS=26m
HE=32.5m
EF=?

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Margot Mill

Margot Mill

Skilled2020-11-10Added 106 answers

SGSF=2424+30=2454=49
SHSE=2626+32.5=2658.5=49
Since,
GSHandFSE share S, and SGSF=SHSE, then GSHFSE by SAS. Thus:
HGEF=SGSF
20EF=49
EF=20×94
EF=45m

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