Question

6th Grade Math

Which expression represents the area of triangle ABC in square meters?
A. 1/2 x 14 x 57
B. 1/2 x 14 x 64
C. 1/2 x 24 x 40
D. 1/2 x 24 x 57

Answer 1

Formula of area of triangle-1/2

The base is 20+37 =57

so the answer is 1/2*57*14

Answer 2

A. 1/2 x 14 x 57

Explanation:

The formula for the area of a triangle is base x height x 1/2

To calculate the base you would need to add the two numbers on the bottom of the triangle: 20 + 37 = 57

The photo shows that the height is 14 so it would be

1/2 x 14 x 57