englsinger_J
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A problem states that the hypotenuse of a right triangle is 12 inches and the area is 24 square inches. find the dimensions of the triangle, correct to one decimal point.
is their a formula I could use to solve this? I tried solving it by using the pythagorean therom and finding the dimensions of the base and height by also using 1/2 bh formula. with this method I got that b is about 4.3 and h is about 11.3.
is there a formula to solve this easier? If someone knows could they tell me without actually telling me the answer.
Thanks
is their a formula I could use to solve this? I tried solving it by using the pythagorean therom and finding the dimensions of the base and height by also using 1/2 bh formula. with this method I got that b is about 4.3 and h is about 11.3.
is there a formula to solve this easier? If someone knows could they tell me without actually telling me the answer.
Thanks