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<math>\textbf{(A) }100\qquad\textbf{(B) }420\qquad\textbf{(C) }500\qquad\textbf{(D) }609\qquad \textbf{(E) }701</math> | <math>\textbf{(A) }100\qquad\textbf{(B) }420\qquad\textbf{(C) }500\qquad\textbf{(D) }609\qquad \textbf{(E) }701</math> | ||
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We know the semi-perimeter of <math>\triangle ABC</math> is <math>\frac{29+29+42}{2}=50</math>. Next, we use Heron's Formula to find that the area of the triangle is just <math>\sqrt{50(50-29)^2(50-42)}=\sqrt{50 \cdot 21^2 \cdot 8}=\boxed{\textbf{(B) }420}</math>. | We know the semi-perimeter of <math>\triangle ABC</math> is <math>\frac{29+29+42}{2}=50</math>. Next, we use Heron's Formula to find that the area of the triangle is just <math>\sqrt{50(50-29)^2(50-42)}=\sqrt{50 \cdot 21^2 \cdot 8}=\boxed{\textbf{(B) }420}</math>. | ||
Revision as of 11:02, 19 September 2016
In 
, 
, and 
. What is the area of ?
HOLY ****
We know the semi-perimeter of 
is 
. Next, we use Heron's Formula to find that the area of the triangle is just 
.
Solution 2
Splitting the isosceles triangle in half, we get a right triangle with hypotenuse 
and leg 
. Using the Pythagorean Theorem , we know the height is 
. Now that we know the height, the area is
.
See Also
| 2015 AMC 8 (Problems • Answer Key • Resources) | ||
| Preceded by Problem 5 |
Followed by Problem 7 | |
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| All AJHSME/AMC 8 Problems and Solutions | ||
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