Ask Question
14 December, 14:29

In the △PQR, PQ = 39 in, PR = 17 in, and the altitude PN = 15 in. Find QR.

+3
Answers (1)
  1. 14 December, 14:39
    0
    Altitude = 90 * Angle

    15^2+b^2 = 39^2

    225+b^2 = 1521

    1296 = b^2

    36 = b

    15^2 + b^2 = 17^2

    225 + b^2 = 289

    64 = b^2

    8 = b

    36 + 8 = 44

    39+17 = 56

    56 is greater then 44

    Triangle Inequality Theorem Proves

    So QR = 44
Know the Answer?
Not Sure About the Answer?
Find an answer to your question 👍 “In the △PQR, PQ = 39 in, PR = 17 in, and the altitude PN = 15 in. Find QR. ...” in 📗 Mathematics if the answers seem to be not correct or there’s no answer. Try a smart search to find answers to similar questions.
Search for Other Answers