Answer: A) 6 in^2
First, you need to find the length of the base.
a = 3, b = ?, c= 5
Using Pythagorean Theorem*: a^2 + b^2 = c^2
b^2 = c^2 - a^2
b^2 = 5^2 - 3^2
b^2 = 25 - 9
b^2 = 16 (square root both sides)
b = 4
Now, you have to find the area using the area of a triangle formula: A = (bh)/2
A = (bh)/2
A = (4·3)/2
A = 12/2
A = 6 in^2
Pythagorean Theorem is used for this question since it's a right triangle.