Question 56 of 108 in Unit 10

Shape and Space 10

1 mark · Easy

Write down the formula for the area of a triangle when two sides are of length and and the included angle is .

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Also accept: (1/2)ab sin C; 0.5 ab sin C

Common mistakes: ab sin C; 1/2 absin C with no brackets

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B1 · 1 mark · States the area formula or an equivalent correct form.

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The area of a triangle = .

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