Question

Name the altitude for ΔABC ( I will draw it right now)

Answer 1

Every triangle has 3 altitudes.

Learn the Geometry definitions in addition to drawing diagrams.

An altitude is a segment drawn from one of the three vertices perpendicular to the opposite side.

Answer 2

So, based on the definition of altitutde, which do you think it is?

Answer 3

@Directrix i think it is AB? i thaught it was AF

Answer 4

Wait i think its AF

Answer 5

It is segment AF drawn to side BC.

Answer 6

AB is a side of the triangle. An altitude can be a side of the triangle but not in this case.

Answer 7

Oh okay so it is AF...thanks man, really appreciate your help

Answer 8

Happy to help.

Answer 9

@Directrix also can you help me on this one...Find the center of the circle that can be circumscribed about ΔEFG with E(2, 2), F(2, -2), and G(6,-2).

Answer 10

@Directrix im really having a hard time with this one

Answer 11

The point you need is called the circumcenter of the triangle. It is a point that is equidistant from all three vertices of the triangle.

Circumcenter:
The point where the three perpendicular bisectors of a triangle meet.

Answer 12

@Directrix so how can i solve this?

Answer 13

@Directrix am i supossed to graph the points?

Answer 14

Yes. Then, you will see what sort of triangle it is.

Answer 15

Look for the coordinates of the point where the hypotenuse of the triangle formed by the points intersects the x-axis.