Points $F$, $E$, and $D$ are on the sides $\overline{AB}$, $\overline{AC}$, and $\overline{BC}$, respectively, of right $\triangle ABC$ such that $AFDE$ is a square. If $AB = 12$ and $AC = 8$, then what is $AF$?

Answer 1

please help fast

Answer 2

This is an Introduction to Geometry challenge problem.

#1: You're not supposed to be cheating on these challenge problems, or else they aren't challenging.

Subreason #1: This could get your account banned or suspended.

#2: The instructors in Introduction to Geometry are there for a reason.

Answer 3

I find it funny how if you click AoPS and you see all of their posts, they're all related to "stop cheating!" requests.

Answer 4

What is the answer though?

Answer 5

Ansa?

Answer 6

Aops has done this ALOT

Answer 7

solve it yourself lol

Answer 8

the answer is 4, you are welcome