Problem R-1

Due in DSC 203 by 12 noon, Friday January 18, 2002

Proposed by Dora Matache

A trapezoid has parallel sides a and b (a<b), a right angle between the diagonals, and a $\pi \over 4$ angle between the (extensions of its) nonparallel sides. Find the trapezoid' s height, i.e. the distance between its parallel sides.

Solutions, questions and/or comments should be directed to Judy Downey or Griff Elder

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