A statue is erected on a triangular marble base. The lengths of the sides of the triangle are 12 feet, 16 feet, and 18 feet. What is the area of the region at the base of the statue to the nearest square foot?

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lieutenantgeneral · Answer

3456 = x^2
x = -24 sqrt (6)
x = 24 sqrt (6)

radar · Answer

This is not a right triangle.  Use Heron's formula for area of triangle when three sides are known.

radar · Answer

Estimating to the nearest ft. 94 sq ft which by the way is not 24 sqrt (6)

anonymous · Answer

thanks, very helpful :)

radar · Answer

You are welcome. this link is very helpful: http://www.mathopenref.com/heronsformula.html