What is the length of the altitude of the equilateral triangle below
What is the length of the altitude of the equilateral triangle below
Using Sine.
Sine = Opposite / Hypotenuse
sin 60° = a / (6√3) But sin60° = √3/2
√3/2 = a/(6√3)
Cross multiply
2a = 6√3 √3
2a = 6 √(33)
2a = 63
a = 63/2
a = 3*3 = 9
Option E.
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