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Mathematics Question on Altitudes Of A Triangle

Draw rough sketches for the following:

  1. In Δ ABC, BE is a median.
  2. In Δ PQR, PQ and PR are altitudes of the triangle.
  3. In Δ XYZ, YL is an altitude in the exterior of the triangle.
Answer

triangle ABC

Triangle RPQ

Triangle YXL

Here, it can be observed that for \triangle XYZXYZ, YLYL is an altitude drawn exterior to side XZXZ which is extended up to point LL.