Answer:
b
Step-by-step explanation:
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First, we need to find the missing leg of triangle ACD. We have to use pythagorean theorem to find the missing leg.
a^2 + b^2 = c^2
In this problem,
a = 2
b = ?
c = 5
Plug our numbers into the formula above.
2^2 + b^2 = 5^2
Simplify our terms
4 + b^2 = 25
Subtract 4 from both sides
b^2 = 21
Take the square root of each side
b = √(21)
Now, we can solve for the area of triangle ABC
Area of a triangle = (h * b) / 2
h = height
b = base
In this problem,
h = √(21)
b = 5.0
Plug our numbers into the area formula of a triangle
Area = (√(21) * 5) / 2 = 11.46 square units
