How do i find the area of a triangle? For example:
A squared + b squared= c squared
8.5 squared + 6.4 squared= c squared
72.25 + 40.96= c squared
113.21=c squared
10.6400188=c
even tho i thought this was the answer it is not because it does not solve the code on the worksheet. does anyone have any idea what i did wrong and how to get the right answer?
area of triangle = 1/2*height*base.
I think you have the area confused with the Pythagorean theorem.
To find the area of a triangle, you can use the formula:
Area = (base * height) / 2
If you have the lengths of the triangle's base and height, you can substitute those values into the formula to find the area. However, it seems like you are attempting to use the Pythagorean theorem to find the length of the triangle's hypotenuse (c), which is not directly related to finding the area.
To solve for the area of a triangle, you need to know the lengths of its base and height. If you have these values, multiply the base by the height, and then divide the result by 2. The resulting value will be the area of the triangle.
If you are given the lengths of the triangle's sides and need to find the area, you may need to use a different formula. One way to do this is by using Heron's formula, which is more suitable for calculating the area of a triangle based on side lengths. Heron's formula is as follows:
Area = √(s * (s - a) * (s - b) * (s - c))
Where:
- s is the semi-perimeter of the triangle, calculated using the formula: s = (a + b + c) / 2.
- a, b, and c are the lengths of the triangle's sides.
Using this formula, you can substitute the side lengths of the triangle into the equation to calculate its area.
If you provide the specific side lengths or other relevant details, I can assist you further in finding the correct answer.