Answer:
5.2 in
Step-by-step explanation:
An equilateral triangle is a triangle with 3 equal sides
Divide the equilateral triangle into two congruent triangles and use Pythagoras theorem to find the height
The Pythagoras theorem : a² + b² = c²
where a = height
b = base = 6 in / 2 = 3 in
c = hypotenuse = 6 in
6² = 3² + h²
h = 36 - 9 = 27
√27 = 5.196 inch
to the nearest tenth = 5.2 in
the tenth is the first number after the decimal place. To convert to the nearest tenth, look at the number after the tenth (the hundredth). If the number is greater or equal to 5, add 1 to the tenth figure. If this is not the case, add zero
