The base of a triangle is 3 cm and the height is 5 cm. What mathematical operation(s) described must be performed in order to fi

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The base of a triangle is 3 cm and the height is 5 cm. What mathematical operation(s) described must be performed in order to fi

nd the area of this triangle?
A) multiply 3 and 5
B) add 3 and 5, then divide the sum by 2
C) multiply 3 and 5, then divide the product by 2
D) use the Pythagorean theorem to find the missing sides of the triangle and then add the three sides together

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2 answers:

Hatshy [7] · Answer 1 · 2022-01-07T08:21:02+03:00

Hatshy [7]3 years ago

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C, because Formula of right triangle is base multiply by height and then divide the sum by 2

Firdavs [7] · Answer 2 · 2022-01-07T06:31:10+03:00

Firdavs [7]3 years ago

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Answer:

C.

Step-by-step explanation:

To find the area of a triangle, one must multiply the base by the height then divide by 2.

So, the area of this triangle would be 7.5