SOLUTION: the lengths of the sides of a right triangle are 10 in., 24 in., and 26 in., what is the area of the triangle? ive tried to multiply it all but the number comes out too large

Question 938163: the lengths of the sides of a right triangle are 10 in., 24 in., and 26 in., what is the area of the triangle? ive tried to multiply it all but the number comes out too large
Answer by ewatrrr(24785) (Show Source): You can put this solution on YOUR website!
A = (1/2)(bh) = (1/2)(10in)(24in) = 120in^2
Note: base and height are 10in and 24in (hypotenuse: c = 26in)
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