Mathematics
WAEC 1997
In the triangle XYZ , XM is the altitude from X to YZ.XY = 13cm, XZ = 15cm and YM = 5cm. Find the length of YZ
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A.
9cm
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B.
12cm
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C.
14cm
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D.
19.85cm
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E.
23cm
Correct Answer: Option C
Explanation
XM = √132 - 52 = 12cm
MZ = 15
2 - 12
2 = 9cm
YZ = 9 + 5 = 14cm
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