SOLUTION: how do you solve this triangle 24in by 15in by 19in and get the answer 143in to the second power

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Question 403559: how do you solve this triangle 24in by 15in by 19in and get the answer 143in to the second power
Answer by stanbon(75887) About Me  (Show Source):
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how do you solve this triangle 24in by 15in by 19in and get the answer 143in to the second power
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Area = (1/2)base*height
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If 143 is area, base = 15 and height = 19, you get:
Area = (1/2)15*19
Area = (1/2)*285
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Area = 142.5
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Rounded up you get:
Area = 143 in^2
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Cheers,
Stan H.
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