Question

a right triangle with legs 3.5 yd and 6.8 yd. find the area. area =

Explanation:

Step1: Recall right triangle area formula

The area of a right triangle is $\frac{1}{2} \times \text{base} \times \text{height}$

Step2: Substitute given values

Base = $6.8$ yd, Height = $3.5$ yd
$\text{Area} = \frac{1}{2} \times 6.8 \times 3.5$

Step3: Calculate the product

First compute $6.8 \times 3.5 = 23.8$, then multiply by $\frac{1}{2}$:
$\text{Area} = \frac{23.8}{2} = 11.9$

Answer:

$11.9$ square yards