Question

practice a: (first taught in lesson 41) in right triangle csd, altitude \\( \overline { cf } \\) is drawn to hypotenuse \\( \overline { sd } \\). what is the longest side of \\( \triangle cfd \\)? after you enter your answer press go.

Explanation:

Step1: Recall the property of right - triangle

In a right - triangle, the hypotenuse is the longest side.

Step2: Determine the type of \(\triangle CFD\)

Since \(CF\) is an altitude in right - triangle \(CSD\) and is drawn to hypotenuse \(SD\), \(\triangle CFD\) is a right - triangle (\(\angle CFD = 90^{\circ}\)).

Answer:

\(CD\)