cruzangelica226
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  • 08-06-2018
  • Mathematics
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What is the area of a right triangle with a hypotenuse measuring 5 inches and a base measuring 4 inches?
A. 12 in2
B. 10 in2
C. 7.5 in2
D. 6 in2

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uniquelyzyiZyiena18
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  • 08-06-2018
the answer is 6 in2!
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mathstudent55
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  • 08-06-2018
a^2 + b^2 = c^2

4^2 + b^2 = 5^2

16 + b^2 = 25

b^2 = 9

b = 3 or b = -3

Since b is a leg of a triangle, we discard the negative answer.

b = 3

A = bh/2 = 3 in * 4 in / 2 = 6 in^2

Answer: D. 6 in^2
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