SOLUTION: If a triangle is a 3-4-5 right triangle, and the altitude has been drawn to the hypotenuse, how do I find the altitude?

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Question 576352: If a triangle is a 3-4-5 right triangle, and the altitude has been drawn to the hypotenuse, how do I find the altitude?
Answer by Alan3354(69443) About Me  (Show Source):
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The altitude forms 2 smaller triangles, both similar to the 3-4-5 triangle.
Use ratios.