write the area of a triangle whose sides are 2cm 5cm 1cm
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Step-by-step explanation:
Given, sides of triangle 5 cm, 12 cm, 13 cm.
Now semi perimeter, s= =
2
sum of the sides of triangle
=
2
5+12+13
=15 cm
Using heron's formula, Area of triangle=
s(s−a)(s−b)(s−c)
=
15(15−5)(15−12)(15−13)
=
15×10×3×2
=30cm
2
Using altitude, area of triangle =
2
1
× base × altitude =30cm
2
=
2
1
×13× altitude =30
= altitude =
13
30×2
=4.61 cm
So, altitude corresponding to largest side is 4.61 cm.
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