In R³, consider the triangle formed by X (2,0, 4), Y (0,5, 0) and Z (-2,0,0). Us- ing vector and vector projection, determine the altitude of the triangle with line segment XZ as base. Also, compute for the area of the triangle.

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In R³, consider the triangle formed by X (2,0, 4), Y (0,5, 0) and Z (-2,0,0). Us-
ing vector and vector projection, determine the altitude of the triangle with line
segment XZ as base. Also, compute for the area of the triangle.
Transcribed Image Text:In R³, consider the triangle formed by X (2,0, 4), Y (0,5, 0) and Z (-2,0,0). Us- ing vector and vector projection, determine the altitude of the triangle with line segment XZ as base. Also, compute for the area of the triangle.
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