This math topic involves practicing finding the area of right triangles. The method taught requires halving the area of a surrounding rectangle to derive the area of the right triangle. The problems are designed at an introductory level and are a part of a broader introductory unit on area. Each question presents a different scenario with measurements in various units such as meters, inches, and kilometers, providing students diverse practice in applying the concept.
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Find the area of the triangle by halving the area of the rectangle around it