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ABC is an equilateral triangle of side 2a. Find each of its altitudes.

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Solution

Let AD be the altitude in the given equilateral triangle, ΔABC.

We know that altitude bisects the opposite side.

∴ BD = DC = a

In an equilateral triangle, all the altitudes are equal in length.

Therefore, the length of each altitude will be.


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