Question

Find the slope of the altitude going through vertex A.

Answer 1

Help?

Answer 2

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Answer 3

The altitude is the 'height' of that point from its opposite line, as per the diagram below:


Ypu can work out the slope of BC (=m)

Slope of perpendicular is -1/m

Perpendicular through A is the altitude - so work out its equation (from slope and point)

The find intersection with BC

The calculate Altitude from points A , and intersection

Answer 4

I'll try...

Answer 5

is the slope 0.6666666666666666?

Answer 6

4/6 =2/3 = 0.66666

It is easier to do the next bit if oyu leave it as 2/3 though

Answer 7

I see, ok.

Answer 8

Now for perpendicular: -3/2?

Answer 9

yes

Answer 10

Good explanation, @MrNood .

Answer 11

Ok...

Answer 12

Now I have to find the altitude?

Answer 13

first find equation ot the line with slope -3/2, through point A

Answer 14

Ok.

Answer 15

Let me try.