SOLUTION: i have worked this out, and just want to make sure it is correct. Find the perimeter, and area of the right triangle with one leg 5cm, and the other leg 12cm. sqrt(5^2+12^2)=13cm

Algebra ->  Triangles -> SOLUTION: i have worked this out, and just want to make sure it is correct. Find the perimeter, and area of the right triangle with one leg 5cm, and the other leg 12cm. sqrt(5^2+12^2)=13cm      Log On


   



Question 478334: i have worked this out, and just want to make sure it is correct.
Find the perimeter, and area of the right triangle with one leg 5cm, and the other leg 12cm.
sqrt(5^2+12^2)=13cm
perimeter=12+5+13=30cm
area=(1/2)5*12=30cm
any suggestons will help.

Answer by Alan3354(69443) About Me  (Show Source):
You can put this solution on YOUR website!
It's right.
Area = sq cm, not cm