Question

Find the height of the equilateral triangle ​

Answer 1

height of the equilateral triangle is 5cm

by the use of Pythagoras

Explanation:

1. H^2 = A^2 + O^2
2. devide the base of the triangle i.e 3 as A and 6 as H
3. O is Same as height h
4. by substitution
5. 6^2 = 3^2 + O^2
6. 36 = 9 + O^2
7. O^2 = 36-9
8. O = √27
9. O or h = 5.19