Question

In the triangle shown below, which altitude length can be found without using the Distance Formula? What is the length?

Answer 1

Answer:

a

Step-by-step explanation:

The altitude from N to LM

N is vertically below LM, thus the units can be counted directly, that is 6 units

Answer 2

Answer: a.) the altitude from N to line LM 6 units

Step-by-step explanation: Looking at the graph, you can count the units from the point N to the line, or you can find the difference between 4 and -2:  4- (-2) = 6