Question

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a right triangle has side lengths of 15,36, and 39 cm. what is the area of the triangle

Answer 1

This is a right triangle (you can confirm by using Pythagorean Theorem: 15² + 36² = 39²)

A = $\frac{1}{2} b * h$

A = $\frac{1}{2} 15 * 36$

   = 15 * 18

   = 270

Answer: 270 cm²