Mathematics 0580 · IGCSE · Pythagoras' theorem

Pythagoras' theorem — practice question

Triangle $ABC$ is illustrated. The length of $AB$ is $6\text{ cm}$. From $C$, a perpendicular is drawn to the line containing $AB$ and meets it at right angles, with the height labelled $h\text{ cm}$. The diagram is not drawn to scale.
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Calculate $h$.

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