Question

Find the length of XZ in the kite below. Round to two decimal points if necessary.

Answer 1

Find the value of ZP using the Pythagorean theorem:

ZP=√(WZ²-WP²)

     =√(30²-15²)

     =√675

    ≈ 26

Find the value of XZ

XZ= ZP+PX

     =26+10

    =36