Question

try again
the value in your answer is incorrect.
find the area of this triangular field.
be sure to include the correct unit in your answer.

Explanation:

Step1: Recall the formula for the area of a triangle.

The formula for the area of a triangle is \( A = \frac{1}{2} \times \text{base} \times \text{height} \).

Step2: Identify the base and height from the diagram.

From the diagram, let's assume the base \( b = 3\,\text{ft} \) and the height \( h = 6\,\text{ft} \) (since the height is perpendicular to the base and the length given for the height - related side is 6 ft).

Step3: Substitute the values into the formula.

Substitute \( b = 3\) and \( h = 6 \) into the formula \( A=\frac{1}{2}\times b\times h \).
So, \( A=\frac{1}{2}\times3\times6 \).
First, calculate \( 3\times6 = 18 \), then \( \frac{1}{2}\times18 = 9 \).

Answer:

The area of the triangular field is \( 9\) square feet (or \( 9\,\text{ft}^2 \)).