
Altitude and Slope in Triangles

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Mathematics
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9th - 10th Grade
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Thomas White
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1.
MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION
30 sec • 1 pt
What is the first step in finding the equation of an altitude from a vertex in a triangle?
Identify the vertex and opposite side
Calculate the area of the triangle
Determine the type of triangle
Find the midpoint of the base
2.
MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION
30 sec • 1 pt
When labeling a triangle for altitude calculation, where should the vertex be placed?
At the bottom
At the top
On the left side
On the right side
3.
MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION
30 sec • 1 pt
What is the characteristic of the altitude in a triangle?
It forms a 90-degree angle with the opposite side
It is the longest side of the triangle
It is parallel to the base
It bisects the opposite side
4.
MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION
30 sec • 1 pt
How do you find the slope of the line opposite the vertex?
By using the Pythagorean theorem
By finding the midpoint
By measuring the angle
By using the formula y2 - y1 over x2 - x1
5.
MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION
30 sec • 1 pt
What is the slope of the line opposite the vertex if the coordinates are (x1, y1) and (x2, y2)?
(x1 - x2) / (y1 - y2)
(y1 - y2) / (x1 - x2)
(y2 - y1) / (x2 - x1)
(x2 - x1) / (y2 - y1)
6.
MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION
30 sec • 1 pt
What is the next step after finding the slope of the opposite line?
Determine the length of the altitude
Calculate the area of the triangle
Find the negative reciprocal of the slope
Draw a perpendicular bisector
7.
MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION
30 sec • 1 pt
What is the negative reciprocal of a slope of 5/7?
-5/7
7/5
5/7
-7/5
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