Question

Find the area of the parallelogram. HELP ASAP!!

Answer 1

`\large\boxed{A=300\ cm^2}`

Explanation:

The formula of an area of a parallelogram:

`A=bh`

b - base

h - height

Use the Pythagorean theorem to calculate a height h:

`h^2+8^2=17^2`

`h^2+64=289` subtract 64 from both sides

`h^2=225\to h=√(225)\\\\h=15\ cm`

Calculate the area:

`A=(20)(15)=300`

Answer 2

A) 300 cm2

Explanation:

First you have to find height

use Pythagorean theorem: a2 + b2 = c2

`h^(2)+ 8^(2) = 17^(2)`

h2 + 64 =289

h2 = 289-64

h2 = 225

h= 15

now the area

A = a * h

A = 20 * 15

A = 300 cm2