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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Area of a Right Triangle - Concept Intro - From Rectangle Worksheet

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Math worksheet on 'Area of a Right Triangle - Concept Intro - From Rectangle (Level 1)'. Part of a broader unit on 'Area Intro' Learn online: app.mobius.academy/math/units/area_intro/
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An svg image showing a math problem
Find the area of the TRIANGLE by halving the area of the rectangle around it
a A LaTex expression showing 49\text{km} to the power of 2
b A LaTex expression showing 40\text{km} to the power of 2
c A LaTex expression showing 10\text{km} to the power of 2
d A LaTex expression showing 14\text{km} to the power of 2
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An svg image showing a math problem
Find the area of the TRIANGLE by halving the area of the rectangle around it
a A LaTex expression showing 2.5\text{in} to the power of 2
b A LaTex expression showing 36\text{in} to the power of 2
c A LaTex expression showing 12.5\text{in} to the power of 2
d A LaTex expression showing 18\text{in} to the power of 2
e A LaTex expression showing 10\text{in} to the power of 2
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An svg image showing a math problem
Find the area of the TRIANGLE by halving the area of the rectangle around it
a A LaTex expression showing 8\text{in} to the power of 2
b A LaTex expression showing 42\text{in} to the power of 2
c A LaTex expression showing 1\text{in} to the power of 2
d A LaTex expression showing 12\text{in} to the power of 2
e A LaTex expression showing 4\text{in} to the power of 2
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An svg image showing a math problem
Find the area of the TRIANGLE by halving the area of the rectangle around it
a A LaTex expression showing 5\text{in} to the power of 2
b A LaTex expression showing 4\text{in} to the power of 2
c A LaTex expression showing 28\text{in} to the power of 2
d A LaTex expression showing 1\text{in} to the power of 2
e A LaTex expression showing 21\text{in} to the power of 2
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An svg image showing a math problem
Find the area of the TRIANGLE by halving the area of the rectangle around it
a A LaTex expression showing 8\text{m} to the power of 2
b A LaTex expression showing 16\text{m} to the power of 2
c A LaTex expression showing 56\text{m} to the power of 2
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An svg image showing a math problem
Find the area of the TRIANGLE by halving the area of the rectangle around it
a A LaTex expression showing 7.5\text{cm} to the power of 2
b A LaTex expression showing 5\text{cm} to the power of 2
c A LaTex expression showing 14\text{cm} to the power of 2
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An svg image showing a math problem
Find the area of the TRIANGLE by halving the area of the rectangle around it
a A LaTex expression showing 8\text{km} to the power of 2
b A LaTex expression showing 4\text{km} to the power of 2
c A LaTex expression showing 1\text{km} to the power of 2
d A LaTex expression showing 12\text{km} to the power of 2