SOLUTION: Using heron's formula, with sides 7,8, and 13 in long, find the length of the altitude upon the longest side.
I know you get 7+8+13/2 = 14. 14(14-7)(14-8)(14-13) or 14(7)(6)(1
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I know you get 7+8+13/2 = 14. 14(14-7)(14-8)(14-13) or 14(7)(6)(1
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Question 856267: Using heron's formula, with sides 7,8, and 13 in long, find the length of the altitude upon the longest side.
I know you get 7+8+13/2 = 14. 14(14-7)(14-8)(14-13) or 14(7)(6)(1)= square root 588. However, I am stuck after setting root 588 equal to base (13) times height (x) / 2. Can you please help? Answer by richwmiller(17219) (Show Source):
