Applying Pythagoras’ Theorem in Linked Triangles

Applying Pythagoras’ Theorem in Linked Triangles

Secondary 2

In the diagram \(\angle ABC=90{}^\circ \), \(AC=33\) cm, \(PB=13\) cm, \(CQ=6\) cm, \(PQ=19\) cm, \(BQ=x\) cm and \(AP=y\) cm. Calculate the values of \(x\) and \(y\).

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Answer:\(x=13.9\text{ cm}\) \(y=13.4\text{ cm}\)

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