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Find the length of an altitude of an equilateral triangle if each side is 18 inches long. a) O 18/2 inches b) O 18/3 inches c) 0 9/3 inches d) 09/5 inches e) None of the above

Elementary Geometry For College Students, 7e

7th Edition

ISBN:9781337614085

Author:Alexander, Daniel C.; Koeberlein, Geralyn M.

Publisher:Alexander, Daniel C.; Koeberlein, Geralyn M.

Chapter8: Areas Of Polygons And Circles

Section8.5: More Area Relationships In The Circle

Problem 21E: Find the exact perimeter and area of the segment shown, given that mO=600 and OA=12 in.

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Find the length of an altitude of an equilateral triangle if each side is 18 inches long
a) O 18/2 inches
b) O 18/3 nches
c) 09/3 inches.
d) 09/5 mches
e) O None of the above

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