SOLUTION: An isosceles Triangle whose base is 20 cm and each of its side is 26 cm long find its Height and Area.

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Question 975123: An isosceles Triangle whose base is 20 cm and each of its side is 26 cm long find its Height and Area.
Answer by farohw(175)   (Show Source): You can put this solution on YOUR website!

I will do height, someone else can do area.

To find the Height of an isosceles triangle, use the formula:

where b = base, a = sides





= 24

Therefore, the height = 24 cm.






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