Which term describes a line segment that connects a vertex of a triangle to a point on the line containing the opposite side, so that the line segment is perpendicular to that line?

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robster · Answer

A.	Angle bisector
B.	Altitude
C.     median
D.	Perpendicular bisector

quinnlover · Answer

what do u think?

baru · Answer

can you try eliminating options?

robster · Answer

its not b or c

quinnlover · Answer

hmm..lol i was just going to say that XD

baru · Answer

why do you say that?

robster · Answer

because Altitude is the measure of height

mathstudent55 · Answer

I suggest you find and read the definition of each term of your choices.
You shouldn't eliminate choice if you don't know what they mean.

robster · Answer

i got it is was c thanks

quinnlover · Answer

lol good job! :D

baru · Answer

i would double check...

mathstudent55 · Answer

It's not c.

baru · Answer

median connects vertex to mid point of the opposite side.

baru · Answer

median need not be perpendicular to the opposite side

mathstudent55 · Answer

@robster Why did you close the problem before you find the correct answer?