This math topic focuses on the calculation of the area of an obtuse triangle section within a right triangle. Learners are provided with diagrams of various obtuse triangles located within right triangles and are tasked with finding the area of the shaded triangle section. The problems included offer multiple answers to choose from, enriching problem-solving and calculation skills. This topic is part of a broader unit practicing triangle areas.

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Area of an Obtuse Triangle - Section of Right Triangle Worksheet

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Area of an Obtuse Triangle - Section of Right Triangle
1
An svg image showing a math problem
Find the area of the shaded triangle section
a
36
b
4
c
20
d
16
e
25
f
11.5
2
An svg image showing a math problem
Find the area of the shaded triangle section
a
43.5
b
36
c
19.5
d
27
e
4.5
f
31.5
3
An svg image showing a math problem
Find the area of the shaded triangle section
a
9
b
40.5
c
8
d
22.5
e
31.5
f
5
4
An svg image showing a math problem
Find the area of the shaded triangle section
a
28
b
24
c
20
d
4
e
44
f
34
5
An svg image showing a math problem
Find the area of the shaded triangle section
a
31.5
b
18
c
13.5
d
4.5
e
24
f
9
6
An svg image showing a math problem
Find the area of the shaded triangle section
a
2
b
27
c
31.5
d
36
e
7
f
4.5
7
An svg image showing a math problem
Find the area of the shaded triangle section
a
40
b
8
c
24
d
5.5
e
32
f
8.5
8
An svg image showing a math problem
Find the area of the shaded triangle section
a
12
b
16
c
3
d
28
e
4
f
10