SOLUTION: the side of an equilateral triangle is 16 cm. find the length of its altitude

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Question 819331: the side of an equilateral triangle is 16 cm. find the length of its altitude
Answer by richwmiller(17219) About Me  (Show Source):
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16^2=8^2+a^2
192=a^2