Understanding Altitude of a Triangle
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The altitude of a triangle is simply a line that goes straight down from a vertex to the base, forming a right angle.
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Quick Quiz
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Which of the following is the altitude in a right triangle?
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Real-World Problem
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Real Life Scenario
A kite is flying at a height of 100 meters, which forms a right angle with the ground. The string is 150 meters long. Identify the altitude in this scenario.
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Given a right triangle with one leg (base) of 6cm and the hypotenuse of 10cm, find the length of the other leg.
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In an equilateral triangle with side length of 12cm, what is the altitude?
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