Each side of a equilateral triangle is 8cm. find its altitude
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In equilateral triangle altitude divides side into two equal Half's.
Let ∆ABC be the equilateral triangle
AD is altitude
In right triangle ABD,AB²=AD²+BD²
AD²=8²-4²=64-16=48
AD=4√3
Therefore altitude is 4√3cm
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Let ∆ABC be the equilateral triangle
AD is altitude
In right triangle ABD,AB²=AD²+BD²
AD²=8²-4²=64-16=48
AD=4√3
Therefore altitude is 4√3cm
Hope this answer helps you.
Please do mark as brainliest
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