SOLUTION: How long is the altitude to the base of an isosceles triangle if the sides of the triangle are 13, 13, and 10.
Algebra
->
Customizable Word Problem Solvers
->
Geometry
-> SOLUTION: How long is the altitude to the base of an isosceles triangle if the sides of the triangle are 13, 13, and 10.
Log On
Ad:
Over 600 Algebra Word Problems at edhelper.com
Word Problems: Geometry
Word
Solvers
Solvers
Lessons
Lessons
Answers archive
Answers
Click here to see ALL problems on Geometry Word Problems
Question 838246
:
How long is the altitude to the base of an isosceles triangle if the sides of the triangle are 13, 13, and 10.
Answer by
LinnW(1048)
(
Show Source
):
You can
put this solution on YOUR website!
The altitude can be determined using
c = 13
a = altitude
b = (1/2)(10) = 5
subtract 25 from each side
Take the square root of each side
a = 12