Question

A square is shown below. Which expression can be used to find the area, in square units, of the shaded triangle in the square? Fraction 1 over 4 • 6•6 Fraction 1 over 2 •3•3

Fraction 1 over 4 •3•3
Fraction 1 over 2 •6•6

Answer 1

Hey there!

The area of the shaded triangle covers exactly half the square.

Thus, first we find the area of the square, which is 6x6, or 36.

Finally, half of that is 1/4 times 6x6.(Fraction 1 over 2 •6•6 is correct)

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Answer 2

Area =
`(1)/(2) (6)(6)`

Explanation:

Area of Triangle =
`(1)/(2) (Base)(Height)`

Where Base = 6 , Height = 6

Area =
`(1)/(2) (6)(6)`

Area = 3 * 6

Area = 18 units^2