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The altitude to the hypotenuse of a right triangle divides the hypotenuse into segments 2 cm and 8 cm long. ​Find the length of the altitude to the hypotenuse? (Round to the nearest whole number). What
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The altitude to the hypotenuse of a right triangle divides the hypotenuse into segments 2 cm and 8 cm long. ​Find the length of the altitude to the hypotenuse? (Round to the nearest whole number). What is the Altitude ?

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Altitude of the right triangle is 4 cm.

Explanation:

The altitude divides the right triangle's hypotenuse as 2 cm and 8 cm long.Let's use formula for similar right triangles proportional equation.I'll show you the diagram with steps.

The altitude to the hypotenuse of a right triangle divides the hypotenuse into segments-example-1
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