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How many units are in the sum of the lengths of the three altitudes in a triangle with sides  5, 12, and 13?

 Nov 28, 2020
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The legs form two altitudes  =  5 and  12

 

The remaining altitude drawn from the  right angle to the  hypotenuse =  (product  of  the legs) / hypotenuse   =

(5 * 12) / 13  =   60/13 units

 

Sum of the altitudes  =  5 + 12  + 60/13  =  ( 17 * 13  + 60 ) / 13  =   151/13  units

 

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 Nov 28, 2020

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