Answer
RZ = 70/13
ZT = 99/13
Work Step by Step
Using the Pythagorean theorem, we find:
$ RZ= \sqrt{14^2 - (168/13)^2} = \sqrt{\frac{4900}{169}} = 70/13$
$ ZT = RT - RZ = 13 - 70/13 = 99/13$
Elementary Geometry for College Students (5th Edition)
by Alexander, Daniel C.; Koeberlein, Geralyn M.
Published by
Brooks Cole
ISBN 10:
1439047901
ISBN 13:
978-1-43904-790-3
Chapter 5 - Section 5.6 - Segments Divided Proportionally - Exercises - Page 268: 40c
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