Question

In isosceles triangle the length of a leg is 17 cm, and the base is 16 cm. Find the length of the altitude to the base.

Answer 1

Answer:

altitude = 15 cm

Step-by-step explanation:

you can use the Pythagorean Theorem where you have a right triangle with a base of 8 (half of 16), a hypotenue of 17, and the altitude is 'a'

a² + 8² = 17²

a² + 64 = 289

a² = 225

a = $\sqrt{225}$

a = 15