Math Problem Statement

find the area of the triangle

Find the area of the triangle.

Solution

The triangle in the image has three vertices labeled as follows:

  • GG located at approximately (2,6)(2, 6)
  • HH located at (0,8)(0, 8)
  • Another vertex at approximately (4,8)(-4, 8)

The triangle seems to have a right angle at point HH.

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

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

From the graph:

  • The base extends from G(2,6)G(2, 6) to H(0,8)H(0, 8), so the length of the base is the horizontal distance: 20=2|2 - 0| = 2.
  • The height is the vertical distance from H(0,8)H(0, 8) to the third point on the x-axis, which is approximately 44 units.

Thus, the area can be calculated as follows:

Area=12×2×4=4 square units\text{Area} = \frac{1}{2} \times 2 \times 4 = 4 \text{ square units}

Let me know if you'd like further clarification or if there's anything you'd like me to adjust based on the graph.

Here are 5 relative questions to extend this problem:

  1. What are the exact coordinates of each vertex in the triangle?
  2. How can you verify that HH forms a right angle in the triangle?
  3. What is the perimeter of the triangle given the lengths of its sides?
  4. How would the area calculation change if it were not a right triangle?
  5. How can you apply the distance formula to find the exact length of each side?

Tip: When dealing with coordinates on a graph, always double-check the distance between points by applying the distance formula for more precision.

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Math Problem Analysis

Mathematical Concepts

Geometry
Coordinate Plane
Triangles
Right Triangles

Formulas

Area of a right triangle: Area = (1/2) * base * height

Theorems

Pythagorean Theorem (for verification if needed)

Suitable Grade Level

Grades 6-8