Question

3) Calculate the area of the entire triangle below. Show your work *

22
31
8

Answer 1

a = 1/2 (b) (h)

Explanation:

Use Pythagorean theorem for sub triangle on the left: 8^2 + h^2 = 22^2

Use Pythagorean again for sub triangle on the right: x^2 + h^2= 31^2

Find your base: 8+x=b

Find entire area: a = 1/2 (b) (h)