Question

In an isosceles triangle the congruent sides each measure 25 yards and the base measures 30 yards what is the height of the triangle

Answer 1

Answer:

20 yards

Step-by-step explanation:

Since it is an isosceles triangle, a perpendicular from it's peak to the base bisects the base.

30/2=15

So using the Pythagorean theorem, hypotenuse^2=base^2+height^2

25^2=15^2+H^2

625=225+H^2

H^2=400

height=20 yards