SOLUTION: A triangle has sides that measure 16, 12, and 20 what is the area
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Question 921805: A triangle has sides that measure 16, 12, and 20 what is the area
Answer by Alan3354(69443) (Show Source): You can put this solution on YOUR website!
A triangle has sides that measure 16, 12, and 20 what is the area
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You can use Heron's Law. google it to see how it works.
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It's not necessary, tho, if you notice that the sides are a multiple of the 3, 4, 5 right triangle.
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Area = b*h/2 = 12*16/2 = 96 sq units
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