In ∆PQR, ∠PQR = 90°, Seg QS ⊥ Seg PR.
PS = 10cm, SR = 8cm
Find QS and PQ.
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In ∆PQR, ∠PQR = 90°, Seg QS ⊥ Seg PR.
PS = 10cm, SR = 8cm
Find QS and PQ.
We have using Pythagorus theorem,
QS2=PS.SR.. .. ..(1) [ Can be proved by applying Pythagorus theorem on the triangles ΔPQR, ΔPQS, ΔQSR]
Given PS=4,SR=9.
Then form (1) we have
QS2=4×9
or, QS2=36
or, QS=6,
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