Altitudes and Sides

Which of the following segments represents an altitude?

• BX

• AZ

• AC

• BZ

Which of the following describes an altitude of a triangle?

• A segment that passes through the middle of the triangle.

• A segment with endpoints at the vertex and midpoint of the opposite side.

• A segment that connects two midpoints of two sides.

• A segment that connects the vertex and the opposite side at 90 degrees. 

The figures above are examples of ...

• altitudes

• perpendicular bisectors

• medians

• angle bisectors

Identify AD as a median, altitude, neither, or both according to what can be proved.

• Median

• Altitude

• Neither

• Both

What is the measure of ∠HKG?

• 60°

• 180°

• 90°

• 360°

HK is an altitude in ΔGHI. Find the value of x.

• 90

• 21

• 24

• 43.5

HK is an altitude in ΔGHI. Find the value of x.

• 90

• 21

• 24

• 43.5

HK is an altitude in ΔGHI.Find the value of x.

• 90

• 21

• 24

• 43.5

Identify AD as a median, altitude, neither, or both according to what can be proved.

• Median

• Altitude

• Neither

• Both

Identify AD as a median, altitude, neither, or both according to what can be proved.

• Median

• Altitude

• Neither

• Both