Answer:
1.5
Step-by-step explanation:
Use the pythagorean theorem. a^2+b^2=c^2. a and b are the legs, or the shorter sides of the triangle. If you don't know which ones are shorter, just know that c is opposite of the right angle which is 2.5 in this case. So c is 2.5 and a is 1.5. Now you plug the values into the equation
1.5^2+b^2=2.5^2
2.25+b^2= 6.25 .Simplify the equation
b^2= 4 .Subtract 2.25 from both sides.
b= 2. Square root both sides.
Based on the picture, a is the base and b is the height. The area of a triangle is 1/2(bh) .You already know the base and height you you plug it in again
1/2(1.5*2)= 1/2(3)= 1.5
