Question

find the area of the triangle below. be sure to include the correct unit in your answer. 5 ft 12 ft 13 ft

Explanation:

Step1: Identify base and height

The base $b = 12$ ft and height $h = 5$ ft (since they are the two - perpendicular sides of the right - triangle).

Step2: Apply area formula

The area formula for a triangle is $A=\frac{1}{2}bh$. Substitute $b = 12$ ft and $h = 5$ ft into the formula: $A=\frac{1}{2}\times12\times5$.
$A = 30$ ft²

Answer:

$30$ ft²