Question

6. Find the area of a triangle with sides a = 5, b = 8, and c = 11.​

Answer 1

20

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♡ Let’s look at the main important things that will lead you in the correct path.

♥ a + b usually = c! Unless the book asks you to find a specific variable, you will most likely be looking for c.

♥ A = bh/2! This is the formula for the area of a triangle. You can also read this as A = base * height/2. The good thing about this formula is you don't need a picture. You can write it as a * b or b * a!

♡ Now, let's solve!

♥ Plug the numbers into the formula: 5*8/2.

♥ Solve! In this case, we do not need c: 40/2 = 20.

Your answer should be 20! Please do not hesitate to ask me any questions.