Question

An isoceles triangle has equal side 10cm long and a base 6cm long.Calculate the height of the triangle correct to 2decimal places​

Answer 1

Answer:

9.54 cm

Step-by-step explanation:

half base = 6:2 = 3 cm

height = $\sqrt{equal side^2 - half base^2} = \sqrt{10^2 - 3^2} = \sqrt{100-9} = \sqrt{91}$ = 9.54 cm