If dB=4 and dc=6 find ad

Question

Answer:

see the attached figure
DB = 4 and DC = 6 , We need to find AD

Using Euclid's theorem for the right triangle

∴ DB² = AD * DC

∴ 4² = AD * 6

∴ 6 AD = 16

∴ AD = 16/6 = 8/3 ≈ 2.67