ISEE Lower Level Quantitative : How to find a triangle on a coordinate plane

Study concepts, example questions & explanations for ISEE Lower Level Quantitative

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Example Questions

Example Question #141 : Geometry

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The triangle shown above has a base of length  and a height of . Find the area of the triangle. 

Possible Answers:

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Correct answer:

 square units

Explanation:

To find the area of this triangle apply the formula: 

Thus, the solution is:

Example Question #11 : How To Find A Triangle On A Coordinate Plane

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Given that this triangle has a base of  and a height of , what is the length of the longest side? 

Possible Answers:

Correct answer:

Explanation:

In order to find the length of the longest side of the triangle (hypotenuse), apply the formula:

, where  and  are equal to  and , respectively. And,  the hypotenuse. 

Thus, the solution is:




Example Question #12 : How To Find A Triangle On A Coordinate Plane

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The above triangle has a height of  and a base with length . Find the hypotenuse (the longest side). 

Possible Answers:

Correct answer:

Explanation:

In order to find the length of the longest side of the triangle (hypotenuse), apply the formula:

, where  and  are equal to  and , respectively. And,  the hypotenuse. 

Thus, the solution is:




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