3) Calculate the area of the entire triangle below. Show your work *

22
31
8

a = 1/2 (b) (h)

Step-by-step explanation:

Use Pythagorean theorem for sub triangle on the left: 8^2 + h^2 = 22^2

Use Pythagorean again for sub triangle on the right: x^2 + h^2= 31^2

Find your base: 8+x=b

Find entire area: a = 1/2 (b) (h)

5=812a+9+3

step 1: simplify both sides of the equation.

5=812a+9+3

5=(812a)+(9+3)(combine like terms)

5=812a+12

5=812a+12

step 2: flip the equation.

812a+12=5

step 3: subtract 12 from both sides.

812a+12−12=5−12

812a=−7

step 4: divide both sides by 812.

812a /812 = -7/812

a= -1/116

so the answer is

a=   -1/116

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