Question

question 1 of 10 what is the length of the altitude of the equilateral triangle below? a. 6√3 b. 36 c. 2 d. 2√3 e. √48 f. 6

Explanation:

Step1: Apply Pythagorean theorem

$a^{2}+(2\sqrt{3})^{2}=(4\sqrt{3})^{2}$

Step2: Solve for a

$a^{2}+12 = 48$, then $a^{2}=36$, so $a = 6$

Answer:

F. 6