Question

Calculate the area of the right triangle. Each figure is not drawn to scale

10 in.
6 in.
8 in.
also please explain it! This will really mean a lot to me

Answer 1

A - 24 in²

Explanation:

the area (A) of a triangle is calculated as

A =
`(1)/(2)` bh ( b is the base and h the perpendicular height )

here b = 8 and h = 6 , then

A =
`(1)/(2)` × 8 × 6 = 4 × 6 = 24 in²

Answer 2

`\huge\boxed{\sf 24 \ in.^2}`

Explanation:

Base of the triangle = b = 8 in.

Height of the triangle = h = 6 in.

Area of the triangle:

`\displaystyle =(bh)/(2) \\\\= ((8)(6))/(2) \\\\= (4)(6)\\\\= 24 \ in.^2\\\\\rule[225]{225}{2}`