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How to find the equation of an altitude of a triangle. Find the equation of the altitude BL. Find the equation of the altitude BL. 1. Sketch altitude from B to opposite side. L. Find the equation of the altitude BL. 1. Sketch altitude from B to opposite side.
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Find the equation of the altitude BL. 1. Sketch altitude from B to opposite side. L
Find the equation of the altitude BL. 1. Sketch altitude from B to opposite side. 2. Find the slope of the opposite side (AC). L
Find the equation of the altitude BL. 1. Sketch altitude from B to opposite side. 2. Find the slope of the opposite side (AC). 3. Write the slope of BL (opposite reciprocal). L
Find the equation of the altitude BL. 1. Sketch altitude from B to opposite side. 2. Find the slope of the opposite side (AC). 3. Write the slope of BL (opposite reciprocal). 4. Plug in a point on the altitude (which point?) L