10.1.1 - Introduction to Heron's formula
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Practice Questions
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Calculate the area of a triangle with sides 6 cm, 8 cm, and 10 cm.
💡 Hint: Find the semi-perimeter first.
If a triangle has sides 5 cm, 5 cm, and 6 cm, what is its area?
💡 Hint: Use Heron's formula after finding the semi-perimeter.
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What is the formula for Heron's area calculation?
💡 Hint: Break down what each letter represents.
True or False: Heron's formula can only be used for right triangles.
💡 Hint: Think about the types of triangles you know.
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Challenge Problems
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A triangle has sides 15 m, 20 m, and 25 m. Calculate its area using Heron’s formula.
💡 Hint: Find semi-perimeter first and break down the steps.
A triangular field has sides 50 m, 60 m, and 70 m. Determine the area.
💡 Hint: Calculate semi-perimeter then proceed with the formula.
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