I have a triangle. 2 sides are measured as follows: a=5 and b=2 ; how do I find the height so I can find the area?

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anonymous · Answer

b^2+x^2=h^2

anonymous · Answer

is the x just a?

anonymous · Answer

yes

anonymous · Answer

should I round it or leave the answer to the hundreths?
(5.38)

anonymous · Answer

That's usually the smartest, unless the ask for a specific decimal place

anonymous · Answer

I'm a bit confused this is part of another problem. The triangle is as measured and I have to find the surface area. The height of the entire prism is 8. I can't seem to get the right answer.

anonymous · Answer

This problem that I first asked is part of the other problem where the triangle is the base of the prism.

anonymous · Answer

can you help me?