Question

find the area of the triangle below. be sure to include the correct unit in your answer.

Explanation:

Step1: Recall triangle area formula

The formula for the area of a triangle is $\text{Area} = \frac{1}{2} \times \text{base} \times \text{height}$

Step2: Identify base and height

Here, base $= 19\ \text{ft}$, height $= 17\ \text{ft}$

Step3: Substitute values into formula

$\text{Area} = \frac{1}{2} \times 19 \times 17$

Step4: Calculate the result

$\frac{1}{2} \times 323 = 161.5$

Answer:

$161.5\ \text{ft}^2$