Chapter 4.7, Problem 2CE

To determine

To complete: the blank in the given statement.

Answer to Problem 2CE

Altitude

Explanation of Solution

Given information:

The given statement is “If $\overline{RK}\perp \overline{ST}$ , then $\overline{RK}$ is called $a(n)$

$\underset{\_}{}$ of $\Delta RST.$ ”.

The given figure is as follows:

Consider the given triangle $\Delta RST.$

The altitude of triangle $\overline{RK}$ is the line segment joining the vertex R and perpendicular to

the line $\overline{ST}$ .

The blank is filled with term altitude.