A triangle has corners A, B, and C located at #(1 ,6 )#, #(9 ,3 )#, and #(2 ,2 )#, respectively. What are the endpoints and length of the altitude going through corner C?
1 Answer
The altitude endpoints are
The altitude has a length of
Explanation:
The line segment
has a slope of
and an equation of
or
In
Since the altitude passes through
it's line has an equation:
or
Using standard methods and a calculator
and
intersect at
The length of the altitude from