Question

Question 4 of 10

Answer 1

Answer:

Option C. 3√3

Step-by-step explanation:

Please see attached photo for brief explanation.

In the attached photo, we obtained the following:

Opposite = a

Adjacent = 3

Hypothenus = 6

Angle θ = 60°

We can obtain the value of 'a' as follow:

Tan θ = Opposite /Adjacent

Tan 60° = a/3

Cross multiply

a = 3 x Tan 60°

But: Tan 60° = √3

a = 3 x Tan 60°

a = 3 x √3

a = 3√3

Therefore, the length of the altitude of the equilateral triangle is 3√3.