SOLUTION: A triangle has side 18, 27, and 36. can some one show/tell me what is its area??

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: A triangle has side 18, 27, and 36. can some one show/tell me what is its area?? This question is from textbook

Answer by edjones(8007) About Me  (Show Source):
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Heron's area formula: Area=sqrt%28s%28s-a%29%28s-b%29%28s-c%29%29
Wheres=%28%28a%2Bb%2Bc%29%2F2%29%29
Let a=18, b=27, c=36
s=(18+27+36)/2=40.5
A=sqrt%2840.5%2840.5-18%29%2840.5-27%29%2840.5-36%29%29=235.284
Ed Jones