Lori wants to derive the area formula, A=1/2ab sinC, for triangle ABC In order to derive the formula, Lori draws a perpendicular line segment from angle  B to the base of triangle ABC. A diagram of is attached. Which equation could be used to derive the area formula for this triangle? A)  a=h cosC B) a=h sinC C) h=a cosC D) h=a sinC

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Lori wants to derive the area formula, A=1/2ab sinC, for triangle ABC In order to derive the formula, Lori draws a perpendicular line segment from angle  B to the base of triangle ABC. A diagram of is attached.

Which equation could be used to derive the area formula for this triangle?

A)  a=h cosC

B) a=h sinC

C) h=a cosC

D) h=a sinC

B
a
h
A
b
Transcribed Image Text:B a h A b
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