Question

find the area of the triangle below. be sure to include the correct unit in your answer. 24 ft 25 ft 7 ft

Explanation:

Step1: Identify triangle type and formula

This is a right - triangle. The formula for the area of a right - triangle is $A=\frac{1}{2}\times base\times height$. Here, the base can be 7 ft and the height can be 24 ft (or vice - versa).

Step2: Substitute values into the formula

Substitute base = 7 ft and height = 24 ft into the formula $A=\frac{1}{2}\times base\times height$. So, $A = \frac{1}{2}\times7\times24$. First, calculate $7\times24 = 168$. Then, $\frac{1}{2}\times168=84$.

Answer:

84 square feet