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which expression gives the area of the triangle shown below?

a. \\((\frac{1}{2}x)(\frac{1}{2}y)\\)
b. \\(\frac{1}{2}zw\\)
c. \\((\frac{1}{2}z)(\frac{1}{2}w)\\)
d. \\(\frac{1}{2}xy\\)

Explanation:

Identify the base and height of the triangle

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Apply the triangle area formula

$$ \text{Area} = \frac{1}{2} \cdot \text{base} \cdot \text{height} = \frac{1}{2}zw $$

Answer:

• A. \((\frac{1}{2}x)(\frac{1}{2}y)\)
• B. \(\frac{1}{2}zw\) (Correct answer)
• C. \((\frac{1}{2}z)(\frac{1}{2}w)\)
• D. \(\frac{1}{2}xy\)