SOLUTION: Can you solve this problem . Find the perimeter and area of a right triangle if one leg measures 12 yd. and the other leg measures 35 yd. Students must show all work step by step t

Question 336381: Can you solve this problem . Find the perimeter and area of a right triangle if one leg measures 12 yd. and the other leg measures 35 yd. Students must show all work step by step to receive full credit for the problem. Include correct units with your solution.
Answer by stanbon(75887) (Show Source): You can put this solution on YOUR website!
Find the perimeter and area of a right triangle if one leg measures 12 yd. and the other leg measures 35 yd.
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The hypotenuse = sqrt(12^2+35^2) = 37 yd
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Perimeter = 12+35+37 = 84 yds
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Area = (1/2)12*35 = 210 sq. yds.
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Cheers,
Stan H.
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