Precalculus (10th Edition)

by Sullivan, Michael

Published by Pearson

ISBN 10: 0-32197-907-9

ISBN 13: 978-0-32197-907-0

Chapter 8 - Applications of Trigonometric Functions - 8.4 Area of a Triangle - 8.4 Assess Your Understanding - Page 543: 1

Answer

$A=0.5bh.$

Work Step by Step

We can look at it as half of a rectangle, for which the are is $bh$, hence for the triangle: $A=0.5bh.$

Update this answer!

You can help us out by revising, improving and updating this answer.

Update this answer

After you claim an answer you’ll have 24 hours to send in a draft. An editor will review the submission and either publish your submission or provide feedback.