Question

In △EKL, m∠K = 90º, m∠E = 25º, EK = 3 cm, KH - altitude. Find EH.

Answer 1

Answer:

EH = 3.31

Step-by-step explanation:

We have been given a right angle triangle EKL. As KH has been given as the altitude (perpendicular) of the right angled triangle, and K is the right angle, we can say that EK is tthe base of the triangle and EH is the only side lleft, which is the hypotenuse of the triangle.

Where,

EK = Base = 3

KH = perpendicular altitude

EH = Hypotenuse

m<K = 90

m<E = 25

We know that

cosθ = Base/ Hypotenuse

cos 25 = 3/ EH

EH = 3/cos25

EH = 3.31

Perpendicular alitutude can also be calculated by using the formula for tanθ.