Math Problem Statement

Find the area of the right triangle. Round your answer to the nearest tenth.

Solution

To find the area of the right triangle, we use the formula for the area of a triangle:

A=12×base×heightA = \frac{1}{2} \times \text{base} \times \text{height}

Here:

  • The base of the triangle is 9 ft.
  • The height of the triangle is 6 ft.

Substituting these values:

A=12×9×6=12×54=27A = \frac{1}{2} \times 9 \times 6 = \frac{1}{2} \times 54 = 27

Thus, the area of the triangle is 27 ft².

Would you like further details or explanations? Here are some related questions for you:

  1. How do you calculate the area of a triangle with different dimensions?
  2. How can you find the area of other shapes like squares or circles?
  3. What is the relationship between the base and height in a triangle?
  4. How do you calculate the perimeter of a right triangle?
  5. How do you apply the Pythagorean theorem to find missing side lengths in a right triangle?

Tip: Always remember that the area of a triangle is half the product of its base and height.

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Math Problem Analysis

Mathematical Concepts

Geometry
Area of a Triangle

Formulas

A = 1/2 * base * height

Theorems

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Suitable Grade Level

Grades 6-8