Problem 71 of 7
Compute the area of a right triangle with vertices 0, 0; 6, 8; -8, 6.
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identify legs and use 1/2 bh.
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Triangle must have one right angle with computable perpendicular legs.
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1. Identify the two perpendicular legs using axis alignment or slopes.
2. Find each leg length.
3. Compute one half times the product of the legs.
Use the worked steps, then substitute the final answer back into the original relationship to confirm it satisfies the prompt.
Multiplying nonperpendicular sides.