In the right angle trapezoid ABCD, ab ∥ CD, Da is vertical AB, ab = 13, CD = 8, ad = 12, then what is the distance from point a to BC?

In the right angle trapezoid ABCD, ab ∥ CD, Da is vertical AB, ab = 13, CD = 8, ad = 12, then what is the distance from point a to BC?

For AE ⊥ BC in E, CF ⊥ AB in F
Then CF = Da = 12
BF=13-8=5
∴BC=13=BA
And ∠ B = ∠ B
∴Rt△CBF≌Rt△ABE(HL)
∴AE=CF=12
That is, the distance from a to BC is 12