Question

Find the exact length of the altitude drawn to the hypotenuse. Do not round. The triangle is not drawn to scale.
A triangle with base measures of 9 & 17.
Draw a diagram. Using similar triangles, we know that
h/9 = 17/ã370

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Answer 1

the ratios given are equal because the angle involved is the same. opposite/hypotenuse is the same.

Answer 2

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