If isosceles triangle QRS below has a base of length of 16 and sides of length 17, what is the area of the triangle? 17 17 16 O 50 О 120 О 110 О 80 О 240

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Chapter8: Areas Of Polygons And Circles
Section8.2: Perimeter And Area Of Polygons
Problem 20E: In a triangle whose area is 72 in2, the base has a length of 8 in. Find the length of the...
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If isosceles triangle QRS below has a base of length of 16 and sides of length 17, what is
the area of the triangle?
17
17
RZ
16
O 50
O 120
O 110
O 80
240
Transcribed Image Text:If isosceles triangle QRS below has a base of length of 16 and sides of length 17, what is the area of the triangle? 17 17 RZ 16 O 50 O 120 O 110 O 80 240
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