Find the area of the right triangle.

Answer:
Step-by-step explanation:
Comment
The area of a right triangle is the product of the two smaller legs divided by 2.
Givens
Horizontal Leg = 4 units.
Vertical Leg = 8 units
Note. you count units by calling the right angle 0,0. As you move to the next square, count 1 then 2 then 3 ...
Solution
Area = 4 * 8 / 2
Area = 32 / 2
Area = 16
Answer
Area = 16