Question

A square is shown below. Which expression can be used to find the area, in square units, of the shaded triangle in the square?

A square with a side length of 8 units is shown. A diagonal is drawn with one section shaded inside the figure.
fraction 1 over 2 ⋅ 4 ⋅ 4
fraction 1 over 4 ⋅ 4 ⋅ 4
fraction 1 over 2 ⋅ 8 ⋅ 8
fraction 1 over 4 ⋅ 8 ⋅ 8

Answer 1

I think it is C

Explanation:

Answer 2

We will use this formula = 1/2 × base × height

And thus

1/2 × 8 ×8