Question

The area of the right triangle shown is 24 square feet.

Which equations can be used to find the lengths of the legs
of the triangle?
Select three options.

0.5(x)(x + 2) = 24
x(x + 2) = 24
x2 + 2x - 24 = 0
(x + 2) ft
x2 + 2x - 48 = 0
x2 + (x + 2)2 = 100

Answer 1

0.5(x)(x + 2) = 24

Explanation:

to find the area of a triangle it is: 1/2BH

(.5* Base*Height)

so the base is = x

and the height is (x+2)

0.5(x)(x+2)=24