alleryPA=PB=13cm and AB=10cm. If M is the midpoint of AB, what is PM?
A12cm
B8cm
C13cm
D18cm
Answer & Solution
Correct answer: A. 12cm
PM is perpendicular to AB, so PM²=13²−5²=144cm².
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