Question

find the area of the triangle below. be sure to include the correct unit in your answer. 5 yd, 12 yd, 13 yd (right triangle diagram)

Explanation:

Step1: Identify triangle type

It's a right triangle (has a right angle), so legs are base and height. Here, legs are 5 yd and 12 yd.

Step2: Apply area formula

Area of triangle: $\frac{1}{2} \times \text{base} \times \text{height}$. Substitute base = 5 yd, height = 12 yd.
$\frac{1}{2} \times 5 \times 12 = \frac{60}{2} = 30$.

Answer:

30 square yards