document.write( "Question 1190315: A triangle has sides 33, 56, and 65. What is the length of the altitude to the longest side using similar triangles only? \n" ); document.write( "

Algebra.Com's Answer #821937 by ikleyn(52781) $\"\"$ $\"About$

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document.write( "The given triangle is a right-angled, since  33^2 + 56^2 = 4225 = 65^2.\r\n" );
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document.write( "The simplest way to find the altitude in this case is to use two different expressions for the triangle area.\r\n" );
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document.write( "They will lead you to the final formula instantly\r\n" );
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document.write( "      the altitude =  = 28   units.    ANSWER\r\n" );
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