Question

If an equilateral triangles sides are 8 inches long, what is the height?

I think it’s 8.48 but i’m not sure.

Answer 1

6.93

Explanation:

formula to find height of equilateral triangle is
`(√(3) )/(2) *A` A is the side of the equilateral triangle

Answer 2

6.93 inches

(first option listed)

Explanation:

we can find the height of this triangle by turning it into a right triangle, and then using the Pythagorean Theorem

(process shown in photo)

hope this helps!! have a lovely day :)