Geometry/Chapter 4/Lesson 8

Introduction

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This short page serves to teach the reader on how to find the altitude of a triangle.

Finding altitude in a right triangle

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How do we solve this question?
  • y = Hypothenuse of  
  • x = Altitude
  • z = Hypothenuse of  
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Solving for x

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Solving for y

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Solving for z

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Answer:

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See also

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