Question

question 10 of 10 what is the length of the altitude of the equilateral triangle below? a. 6√3 b. 3√3 c. 3 d. 27 e. 1 f. 6

Explanation:

Step1: Apply Pythagorean theorem

$a^2 + 3^2 = 6^2$

Step2: Solve for altitude

$a^2 = 36 - 9 = 27 \implies a = 3\sqrt{3}$

Answer:

B. $3\sqrt{3}$