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+ | We find that the area of the triangle is <math>\frac{6\times 2\sqrt{3}}{2} =6\sqrt{3}</math>. By the [[Pythagorean Theorem]], we have that the length of the hypotenuse is <math>\sqrt{(2\sqrt{3})^2+6^2}=4\sqrt{3}</math>. Dropping an altitude from the right angle to the hypotenuse, we can calculate the area in another way. | ||
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+ | Let <math>h</math> be the third height of the triangle. We have <math>\frac{4\sqrt{3}h}{2}=6\sqrt{3}\implies h = \frac{6 \cdot 2}{4} \implies h=\boxed{\textbf{(C)}\ 3}</math> | ||
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+ | By the Pythagorean Theorem, we have that the length of the hypotenuse is <math>\sqrt{(2\sqrt{3})^2+6^2}=4\sqrt{3}</math>. Notice that we now have a 30-60-90 triangle, with the angle between sides <math>2\sqrt{3}</math> and <math>4\sqrt{3}</math> equal to <math>60^{\circ}</math>. Dropping an altitude from the right angle to the hypotenuse, we see that our desired height is <math>\boxed{\textbf{(C)}\ 3}</math> (We can also check from the other side). | ||
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+ | ==Video Solution (CREATIVE THINKING)== | ||
+ | https://youtu.be/ZvoMN5tJHBk | ||
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+ | ~Education, the Study of Everything | ||
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+ | ==Video Solution== | ||
+ | https://youtu.be/cd0yW4k4Fo8 | ||
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+ | ~savannahsolver | ||
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Latest revision as of 00:08, 27 June 2023
Contents
Problem
The two legs of a right triangle, which are altitudes, have lengths and
. How long is the third altitude of the triangle?
Solution
We find that the area of the triangle is . By the Pythagorean Theorem, we have that the length of the hypotenuse is
. Dropping an altitude from the right angle to the hypotenuse, we can calculate the area in another way.
Let be the third height of the triangle. We have
Solution 2
By the Pythagorean Theorem, we have that the length of the hypotenuse is . Notice that we now have a 30-60-90 triangle, with the angle between sides
and
equal to
. Dropping an altitude from the right angle to the hypotenuse, we see that our desired height is
(We can also check from the other side).
Video Solution (CREATIVE THINKING)
https://youtu.be/ZvoMN5tJHBk
~Education, the Study of Everything
Video Solution
~savannahsolver
See Also
2014 AMC 10A (Problems • Answer Key • Resources) | ||
Preceded by Problem 8 |
Followed by Problem 10 | |
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All AMC 10 Problems and Solutions |
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