Question

which triangle has a side that is also the height of the triangle and does not require any additional drawing or measuring to find its height? press the hotspot(s) on the triangle that has a side that is also the height of the triangle. press the answer box(es) to save your selection.

Explanation:

Step1: Recall height - definition

The height of a triangle is the perpendicular distance from a vertex to the opposite side. In a right - triangle, two sides are perpendicular to each other.

Step2: Identify right - triangles

Among the given triangles, we need to find the one where two sides are perpendicular. Triangles A and D are right - triangles. In a right - triangle, one of the legs can be considered as the height with respect to the other leg as the base.

Answer:

A, D