Question

Find the area of the right triangle.

Answer 1

Explanation:

Comment

The area of a right triangle is the product of the two smaller legs divided by 2.

Givens

Horizontal Leg = 4 units.

Vertical Leg = 8 units

Note. you count units by calling the right angle 0,0. As you move to the next square, count 1 then 2 then 3 ...

Solution

Area = 4 * 8 / 2

Area = 32 / 2

Area = 16

Answer

Area = 16