document.write( "Question 463945: if the sides of an equilateral triangle are 10 cm what is the length of the altitude ? \n" ); document.write( "
Algebra.Com's Answer #317783 by jorel1380(3719)![]() ![]() You can put this solution on YOUR website! If all sides are equal, then 1/2 of one side is 5 cm. \n" ); document.write( "10^2-5^2=a^2 \n" ); document.write( "100-25=a^2 \n" ); document.write( "a^2=75 \n" ); document.write( "a=√75=√3√25=5√3.. \n" ); document.write( " |