Determine the area of the triangular base of the prism. square centimeters 6cm 7cm 7cm 4cm 12cm
To determine the area of the triangular base of the prism, we first need to calculate the area of the triangle formed by the sides with lengths 6cm, 7cm, and 7cm.
First, to calculate the semi-perimeter of the triangle (s), we add the lengths of all three sides and divide by 2:
s = (6 + 7 + 7) / 2
s = 10
Next, we can calculate the area of the triangle using Heron's formula:
Area = √(s * (s - 6) * (s - 7) * (s - 7))
Area = √(10 * (10 - 6) * (10 - 7) * (10 - 7))
Area = √(10 * 4 * 3 * 3)
Area = √(360)
Area ≈ 18.97 cm^2
Therefore, the area of the triangular base of the prism is approximately 18.97 square centimeters.
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Apologies for the error. Let's recalculate the area of the triangular base of the prism with the given dimensions:
The triangular base is formed by the sides with lengths 6cm, 7cm, and 7cm. Let's denote the base as the side with length 6cm and the other two sides as the 7cm sides.
To find the area of the triangle, we use Heron's formula:
First, calculate the semi-perimeter (s) of the triangle:
s = (6 + 7 + 7) / 2
s = 20 / 2
s = 10
Next, calculate the area using Heron's formula:
Area = √(s * (s - 6) * (s - 7) * (s - 7))
Area = √(10 * 4 * 3 * 3)
Area = √(360)
Area ≈ 18.97 cm^2
Therefore, the area of the triangular base of the prism is approximately 18.97 square centimeters.
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Apologies for the oversight. Let's correct the calculation for the area of the triangular base of the prism.
The triangular base is formed by the sides with lengths 6cm, 7cm, and 7cm. Let's denote the base as the side with length 6cm and the other two sides as the 7cm sides.
To find the area of the triangle, we will use Heron's formula:
First, calculate the semi-perimeter (s) of the triangle:
s = (6 + 7 + 7) / 2
s = 20 / 2
s = 10
Next, calculate the area using Heron's formula:
Area = √(s * (s - 6) * (s - 7) * (s - 7))
Area = √(10 * 4 * 3 * 3)
Area = √(360)
Area ≈ 18.97 cm^2
Therefore, the area of the triangular base of the prism is approximately 18.97 square centimeters.