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geometry junior

Problem

In rectangle , is a point on so that . is perpendicular to with , as shown. intersects at . Point is on such that passes through . In , , and .
problem
Find the lengths of and .

When writing your answer, first write the length of , then a comma, and then the length of . For example, if you find that these lengths are and , respectively, your final answer should be written "5,3/4" (without the quotes).
Solution
Since , is a right-angled triangle. By the Pythagorean Theorem, and so , since .

Since , is a right-angled triangle with . Since , then by the Pythagorean Theorem, and so , since .

Our final answer is then .
Final answer
12,9