Math Problem Statement

Find the area

Find the area of the triangles shown in the image.

Solution

To find the area of the triangles in the provided image, we can use the formula for the area of a triangle, which is Area=12×base×height\text{Area} = \frac{1}{2} \times \text{base} \times \text{height}. Let's solve each problem step by step.

Problem (e)

  • Base (b): 26 m
  • Height (h): 15 m (perpendicular distance)

Area=12×26×15\text{Area} = \frac{1}{2} \times 26 \times 15 Area=12×390\text{Area} = \frac{1}{2} \times 390 Area=195 m2\text{Area} = 195 \text{ m}^2

Problem (f)

  • Base (b): 5 cm
  • Height (h): 6 cm

Area=12×5×6\text{Area} = \frac{1}{2} \times 5 \times 6 Area=12×30\text{Area} = \frac{1}{2} \times 30 Area=15 cm2\text{Area} = 15 \text{ cm}^2

Problem (g)

  • Base (b): 42 m
  • Height (h): 45 m

Area=12×42×45\text{Area} = \frac{1}{2} \times 42 \times 45 Area=12×1890\text{Area} = \frac{1}{2} \times 1890 Area=945 m2\text{Area} = 945 \text{ m}^2

Problem (h)

  • Base (b): 20 cm
  • Height (h): 15 cm (perpendicular height)

Area=12×20×15\text{Area} = \frac{1}{2} \times 20 \times 15 Area=12×300\text{Area} = \frac{1}{2} \times 300 Area=150 cm2\text{Area} = 150 \text{ cm}^2

Would you like details on any specific step or have any other questions? Here are some related questions to further your understanding:

  1. How do you determine the base and height of a triangle in non-right triangles?
  2. Can the formula for the area of a triangle be used for all types of triangles?
  3. What other methods can be used to find the area of a triangle if the base and height are not given?
  4. How does the Pythagorean theorem help in finding the area of right-angled triangles?
  5. How would you find the area of a triangle if you only know the lengths of all three sides?

Tip: When working with triangles, always ensure that the height is perpendicular to the base to correctly apply the area formula.

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Math Problem Analysis

Mathematical Concepts

Geometry
Area of Triangles
Right-angled Triangles

Formulas

Area = 1/2 × base × height

Theorems

Area of a triangle theorem

Suitable Grade Level

Grades 6-8