Two sides of a triangle have length 5 and 8.
Two sides of a triangle have length 5 and 8. Which of the following are possible areas of the triangle?
I. 2
II. 12
III. 24
Answer/Solution
I, II, and III
Steps/Work
Answer = A. I, II, and III
With dimensions of only 2 sides given (for a triangle), this becomes an open ended question
Any area is possible out of the three
With dimensions of only 2 sides given (for a triangle), this becomes an open ended question
Any area is possible out of the three