Question: What is the length of the altitude from point C(7, 2) to side AB of triangle ABC with A(1, 2) and B(4, 6)?
Options:
Correct Answer: 3.0
Solution:
Using the formula for the area of a triangle: Area = 1/2 * base * height. Area = 1/2 * 5 * height. Area = 5.0. Height = 3.0.