Question

problem 5: lesson 41) complete this sentence with the best of the choices given. a(n) —————— of a triangle is a segment drawn from any vertex of the triangle perpendicular to the opposite side and extended outside the triangle if necessary. after you pick your answer press go. a. median b. transversal c. altitude d. bisector e. midline

Explanation:

• Median: A segment from a vertex to the midpoint of the opposite side. Not perpendicular.
• Transversal: A line that intersects two or more lines. Not related to triangle vertex - side relation here.
• Altitude: A segment from a vertex perpendicular to the opposite side (or its extension). Matches the description.
• Bisector: Can be angle bisector (divides an angle into two equal parts) or segment bisector. Not about perpendicularity to opposite side.
• Midline: A segment connecting midpoints of two sides. Parallel to the third side. Not perpendicular.

Answer:

C. altitude