Question

55 points:

What is the area of "triangle " XYZ to the nearest tenth of a square inch? Use special right triangles to help find the height. Leave your answer in terms of the radical. Show your work.

Answer 1

area of triangle

90⁰+60⁰+x = 180⁰

150⁰ +x = 180⁰

x = 30⁰

Explanation:

1/2 × base × heinght

1/2 × 30⁰ × 90⁰

15 × 90

1350 ft² is area of triangle