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Please the answer for 1 with the step

Please the answer for 1 with the step-example-1
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First find the value of h, or the height using the pythagorean theorem.

13^2=15^2+h^2
289=225+h^2
h^2=64
h=8

Then use the formula bh/2 to find area of the triangle.

10*8/2=40

Final answer: A
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