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In an isosceles triangle ABC with AB = AC, the altitude from A meets BC at M. BC = 16 cm and AB = 10 cm.
Find AM (in cm), the height, using the RHS-congruent halves.

Class 9SSS and RHS CongruenceGeometry — Triangles
  • A12
  • B6
  • C5
  • D7

Step-by-Step Solution

The altitude bisects BC, so cm. In right triangle , AM = cm.
Answer: B) 6

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