nessabear91
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In triangle ABC, |AC| = 7, |BC| = 5, and |AB| = 8. Find the length of the altitude of the triangle to side AB.
I know about altittudes and that the altitude forms two right triangles. I also know that AB can be two segments with the lengths "x" and "x - 8". But past that point, I get lost. I'm pretty sure I'm supposed to use the Pythagorean Theorom, but I don't know how to apply it to get the answer.
I know about altittudes and that the altitude forms two right triangles. I also know that AB can be two segments with the lengths "x" and "x - 8". But past that point, I get lost. I'm pretty sure I'm supposed to use the Pythagorean Theorom, but I don't know how to apply it to get the answer.