The altitude of a triangle is a line segment which goes through a corner and is perpendicular to a line containing the base.
Answer:
12. 9
Step-by-step explanation:
12. Using Pythagoras theorem
let shortest distance be = x
8 square + 5 square = x square
64 + 25 = x square
89 = x square
Therefore x = square root of 89
Thus X = 9
Ok im not sure the answer yet so ima work on it at the same time while im explaining it. (The answer will probably be near the end)
We can use the elimination method to eliminate y out. To do that we multiply the first equation by 3.
6x+3y=-12
Now just subtract it from the other equation.
6x+3y=-12
5x+3y=-6
***x=-6***
Usually after doing the elimination method you will have to solve for x but in this case its already solved for you. If you want to find y now you just take the first equation and fill x with -6 and solve for y.
2(-6)+y=-4
-12+y=-4
y=8
Brainliest my answer if it helps you out?
The answer is 6750 pounds
