Question

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a right triangle has side lengths of 15,36, and 39 cm. what is the area of the triangle

Answer 1

This is a right triangle (you can confirm by using Pythagorean Theorem: 15² + 36² = 39²)

A =
`(1)/(2) b * h`

A =
`(1)/(2) 15 * 36`

= 15 * 18

= 270

Answer: 270 cm²