2015 AMC 8 Problems/Problem 6
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[hide]Problem
In , , and . What is the area of ?
Solutions
Solution 1
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 (easier)
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 .
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Video Solution 1
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Video Solution 2
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Note
20-21-29 is a Pythagorean Triple (only for right triangles!)
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See Also
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