< Geometry < Chapter 4

Introduction

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

Finding altitude in a right triangle

How do we solve this question?
  • y = Hypothenuse of
  • x = Altitude
  • z = Hypothenuse of
  1. •
  2. •
  3. •

Solving for x

  1. •
  2. √2 √
  3. √

Solving for y

  1. •
  2. √2 √
  3. √

Solving for z

  1. •
  2. √2 √
  3. √

Answer:

  • √
  • √
  • √

See also

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