
Carlos C.
asked 02/02/21If BC = 12 cm and tan ∠ABC=0.583, what is the area of △ABC?
1 Expert Answer
Nazlee R. answered 02/02/21
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Draw a perpendicular bisector from vertex to the base of the triangle which is BC=12.
tan<ABC =.583
1/2 of BC is 6
opp. (ht. of the triangle)/6=.583
h/6 = .583
h= 3.5
area of the triangle is 1/2*12*3.5=21 sq. cm.
Carlos C.
The multiple choices are only 144cm^2 84cm^2 72^2 42^202/02/21

Nazlee R.
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