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==Problem==
==Problem==
The line <math>12x+5y=60</math> forms a triangle with the coordinate axes. What is the sum of the lengths of the altitudes of this triangle?


 
<math>\textbf{(A)}\; ? \qquad\textbf{(B)}\; ? \qquad\textbf{(C)}\; ? \qquad\textbf{(D)}\; ? \qquad\textbf{(E)}\; ?</math>


==Solution==
==Solution==

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Problem

The line $12x+5y=60$ forms a triangle with the coordinate axes. What is the sum of the lengths of the altitudes of this triangle?

$\textbf{(A)}\; ? \qquad\textbf{(B)}\; ? \qquad\textbf{(C)}\; ? \qquad\textbf{(D)}\; ? \qquad\textbf{(E)}\; ?$

Solution

See Also

2015 AMC 12B (ProblemsAnswer KeyResources)
Preceded by
Problem 10
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Problem 12
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