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the altitude to the hypotenuse of a right triangle measures
12inches. if the entire hypotenuse measures 25inches find the lengths to the two segments of the hypotenuse created by the altitude
Hi Randi,
I might not be understanding your question right. By altitude, I am assuming a line drawn perpendicular from the base to the hypotenuse.
If that's the case, then the length of the two segments can vary with different angle measures. The angle opposite of the altitude determines how far away the 12in. altitude is; if that angle is different, the lengths of the two segments will be different.
I hope this helps,
Jack
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Jack Cheng
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I can answer most questions in Math up to single-variable Calculus, including infinite series. I like to think very much, so questions with a lot of twists and turns are highly welcomed! Mathematical questions related to computer science are also highly welcomed! I can also answer some basic questions in discrete mathematics (logics, sets, some algorithms, basic number theory). I am also studying physics (mechanics in particluar), so I am willing to answer some questions relating to it.
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Majoring in Mathematics.
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I am sophomore/junior status in college working towards bachelor's degrees in Computer Science and Mathematics.
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