Question

An equilateral triangle with side length 1 cm is shown in the diagram, work out the height of the triangle.

Answer 1

Answer:

0.9 cm

Step-by-step explanation:

c is the length of the side. a is the altitude. b is the base. a is the vertical bisector if the base, so the base is 0.5 cm.

c² = a² + b²

1² = a² + 0.5²

1² - 0.5² = a²

1 - 0.25 = a²

√0.75 = a

0.8660254 = a

round to 0.9