Write and simplify an expression for the area of the triangle (show step by step)

Cherylle asked Mar 23, 2022

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Write and simplify an expression for the area of the triangle

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Cherylle asked Mar 23, 2022

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Answer:

Explanation:

The area of the triangle is

B*h/2

Where B=x+5 and h=x-2 so if we substitute

(x+5)*(x-2)/2 =

(x^2 +3*x -10)/2=

x^2/2 + 3/2 *x -5

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