A piece of stained glass in the shape of a right triangle has sides measuring 8 centimeters, 15 centimeters, and 17 centimeters.What is the area of the piece?

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Methexis · Answer 1 · 2019-03-22T23:17:57+0000

For a right triangle, it is convenient to use the leg lengths as the base and altitude. The formula for the area of a triangle is
A = (1/2)bh
A = (1/2)(8 cm)(15 cm)
A = 60 cm²

A piece of stained glass in the shape of a right triangle has sides measuring 8 centimeters, 15 centimeters, and 17 centimeters.What is the area of the piece?

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