SOLUTION: In the diagram below, RST is a 3 − 4 − 5 right
triangle. The altitude, h, to the hypotenuse has
been drawn. Determine the length of h.
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Question 458222: In the diagram below, RST is a 3 − 4 − 5 right
triangle. The altitude, h, to the hypotenuse has
been drawn. Determine the length of h.
Answer by jim_thompson5910(35256) (Show Source): You can put this solution on YOUR website!
Hint: Find the area of this triangle. Recall that the area is . Now if you make the base b = 5, then you can use this to find h.
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