The height of a triangle is the segment that connects a vertex to the opposite side such that it creates a 90-degree angle.
In every triangle, there are three heights, as there are three vertices from which the height can be calculated relative to the side that is opposite to each of them.
The height can be found either inside or outside of the triangle. If it does not run through the interior of the triangle, it is called an external height.
Below, we provide you with some examples of triangle heights:
In an isosceles triangle, the median to the base is also the height to the base.
That is, side AD forms a 90° angle with side BC.
That is, two right triangles are created.
Therefore, angle ADC is equal to 90 degrees.
Answer
90
Exercise #2
Given the following triangle:
Write down the height of the triangle ABC.
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An altitude in a triangle is the segment that connects the vertex and the opposite side, in such a way that the segment forms a 90-degree angle with the side.
If we look at the drawing, we can notice that the previous theorem is true for the line AE that crosses BC and forms a 90-degree angle, comes out of vertex A and therefore is the altitude of the triangle.
Answer
AE
Exercise #3
Which of the following is the height in triangle ABC?
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Let's remember the definition of height of a triangle:
A height is a straight line that descends from the vertex of a triangle and forms a 90-degree angle with the opposite side.
The sides that form a 90-degree angle are sides AB and BC. Therefore, the height is AB.
Answer
AB
Exercise #4
True or false?
α+β=180
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Given that the angles alpha and beta are on the same straight line and given that they are adjacent angles. Together they are equal to 180 degrees and the statement is true.
Answer
True
Exercise #5
Three angles measure as follows: 60°, 50°, and 70°.
Is it possible that these are angles in a triangle?
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Recall that the sum of angles in a triangle equals 180 degrees.
Let's add the three angles to see if their sum equals 180:
60+50+70=180
Therefore, it is possible that these are the values of angles in some triangle.