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) About Me  (Show Source):
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Hint: Find the area of this triangle. Recall that the area is A=bh%2F2. Now if you make the base b = 5, then you can use this to find h.