A triangle ABC is formed with AB = AC = 50 cm and BC = 80 cm. Then, the sum of the lengths, in cm, of all three altitudes of the triangle ABC is
A triangle ABC is formed with AB = AC = 50 cm and BC = 80 cm. Then, the sum of the lengths, in cm, of all three altitudes of the triangle ABC is
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Given an isosceles triangle ABC with cm and cm.
Since the triangle is isosceles with , the altitude from to bisects at midpoint .
cm
Using Pythagoras theorem in triangle :
cm
Area of triangle :
cm
The area remains the same regardless of which side is chosen as the base. Using as the base with as the corresponding altitude:
cm
Similarly, using as the base with as the corresponding altitude:
cm
Since , the altitudes and are equal.
Sum of all three altitudes:
cm
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