Question

question 2 of 10 the area of the triangle below is ____ sq. units. triangle with right angle, one leg labeled 4, the other leg labeled 17 a. 68 b. 34 c. 42 d. 21

Explanation:

Step1: Recall triangle area formula

The area of a right - triangle is given by the formula $A=\frac{1}{2}\times base\times height$.

Step2: Identify base and height

From the diagram, the base of the right - triangle is 17 units and the height is 4 units.

Step3: Calculate the area

Substitute the values of base and height into the formula: $A = \frac{1}{2}\times17\times4$. First, calculate $17\times4 = 68$, then $\frac{1}{2}\times68=34$.

Answer:

B. 34