SOLUTION: The side of an equilateral triangle measures 18 meters. Determine the length of the height of the triangle.
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Question 588749: The side of an equilateral triangle measures 18 meters. Determine the length of the height of the triangle.
Answer by richwmiller(17219) (Show Source): You can put this solution on YOUR website!
hypotenuse=18
b=9
9^2+h^2=18^2
h = 9 sqrt(3)
h~15.5885
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