Question 1194215: Find the semiperimeter (in inches) of a triangle whose sides measure 12 in., 17 in., and 25 in
Using Heron's Formula, find the area (in square inches) of a triangle whose sides measure 12 in., 17 in., and 25 in.
A = ? in2
Answer by ikleyn(52767)   (Show Source):
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To find semi-perimeter, add the lengths of the three given sides; then divide the sum by 2.
To find the area of the triangle using the Heron's formula, substitute the given (and known) values into the formula; then calculate.
Happy calculations (!)
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On Heron's formula, see these Internet-sources
https://www.britannica.com/science/Herons-formula
https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Heron%27s_formula
Happy learning (!)
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