You had the right idea using the Pythagorean theorem to solve for b.
Problem is for that triangle to work, the 5 and the 2√2 would have to switch places. The length of a leg cannot be larger than the length of the hypotenuse for it to truly be a right triangle.
Pythagorean theorem only works for the right triangles. Only way to "solve this problem would be to bring in complex numbers.
5² + b² = (2√2)²
25 + b² = 2²(√2)²
25 + b² = 4(2)
25 + b² = 8
b² = 8 - 25
b² = - 17
b = √-17
b= (√17i)
Then the problem with THIS is a measurement/distance cannot be negative... which goes against exactly what that complex number i is.
The answer is A, not sure about the expression though. Sorry
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I think the answer is B. Let me know if im right
Step-by-step explanation:
l*w*1/2 is the same as 1/2*y*(x2-x1)
Here is an answer on the picture I do my best
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Step-by-step explanation:

Combine like terms

