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OpenStudy (anonymous):

Which statement defines an altitude?

jimthompson5910 (jim_thompson5910):

In geometry, an altitude is a segment that goes from one vertex of a triangle to the opposite side of the triangle. The altitude is perpendicular (ie 90 degrees) to the opposite segment of the triangle

jimthompson5910 (jim_thompson5910):

Here's a picture of a triangle |dw:1350616924627:dw|

jimthompson5910 (jim_thompson5910):

and here's an altitude from the top most vertex to the opposite side |dw:1350616943269:dw|

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