8. Find BD.
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We can use the Pythagorean theorem to find AD. AD^2 = AB^2 - BD^2 AD^2 = 16^2 - 8^2 AD^2 = 256 - 64 AD^2 = 192 AD = √192 AD = 8√3 Show more…
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