SOLUTION: Find the area of an isosceles triangle each of whose equal sides measures 13cm and whose base measures 20cm.

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Question 776356: Find the area of an isosceles triangle each of whose equal sides measures 13cm and whose base measures 20cm.
Answer by wilft1(217) About Me  (Show Source):
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easiest way to find the area of a triangle is to turn it into a square then divide by two...
sooo.... base is 20 cm, the equal sides are 13 cm, soooooo
20 x 13 then divide by 2 = 130 sq/cm