The lengths of the sides of a right triangle are a and b, and the hypotenuse is c. find the area of the triangle. b = 2 in.; c = 6 in. a = sq. in.

Step-by-step explanation:

To find the area of a triangle, we need to know the base and perpendicular to the base (height) of the triangle.

For a right triangle,

(Hypotenuse)² = (Base)² + (Perpendicular)²

We can find the perpendicular first from the above relation.

Given, Hypotenuse, c = 6 in

Base, b = 2 in

Perpendicular,

The area of triangle: