As shown in the figure, a point P, PE ⊥ ad in the square ABCD is equal to E. if Pb = PC = PE = 5, then the side length of the square is______ .

As shown in the figure, a point P, PE ⊥ ad in the square ABCD is equal to E. if Pb = PC = PE = 5, then the side length of the square is______ .

Let the side length be a, PF ⊥ BC be f, then PBF is a right triangle, because Pb = PC, square ABCD, so BF = CF, EF = AB = a = BC. According to Pythagorean theorem, bp2 = PF2 + BF2, ∵ pf = ef-pe = a-5, 25 = (12a) 2 + (a-5) 2, the solution is a = 8