Question

Determine whether a triangle can be formed with the given side lengths. If so, use Heron's formula to find the area of the triangle.
a = 240
b = 123
c = 207

Answer 1

@campbell_st

Answer 2

ok... so there is a little rule for sides of a triangle.

to form a triangle the sum of the shorter sides must be greater than the longer side


so is

123 + 207 > 240

then you need to then use Herons formula if you get yes as an answer to the above equation.

and here is a link to herons formula

http://www.mathsisfun.com/geometry/herons-formula.html

Answer 3

so its a yes

Answer 4

ok... then go and read how to use the formula..

Answer 5

oh alright one sec

Answer 6

s = 285
A = sqrt[285(285-240)(285-123)(285-207)]
A = sqrt[285(45)(162)(78)]
A = sqrt(162056700)
A = 12730.15 or 810sqrt247