In the roof truss shown, AB = 8 and m/_HAF = 37^(circ). Find: AH. (HINT: The design of the roof truss displays line symmetry.) 12210203661.jpg

Cem Hayes

Cem Hayes

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2020-12-24

In the roof truss shown, AB = 8 and mHAF=37. Find: AH.
(HINT: The design of the roof truss displays line symmetry.)

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Elberte

Elberte

Skilled2020-12-25Added 95 answers

Step 1
Find the value of AH.
Step 2
The roof truss has line symmetry about line AE
So ABD=AHF
Use transitive property of congruence.
AH and HB are the sides of the congruent triangles, AH=AB.
Substitute AB=8 in AH=AB.
AH=8
Hence, the value of AH is 8.

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