SOLUTION: The perimeter of an equilateral triangle is 45 centimeters. Find the length of an altitude of the triangle
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Question 292965: The perimeter of an equilateral triangle is 45 centimeters. Find the length of an altitude of the triangle
Answer by tutor_paul(519) (Show Source): You can put this solution on YOUR website!
- For the equilateral triangle with perimeter 45, each side is length 15.
- The altitude, when drawn, bisects the base, forming 2 right triangles.
To find the length of the altitude, use the pythagorean theorem. Let A be the length of the altitude that you are looking for:
Solve for A:
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