The area of a right-angled triangle is 16 cm2. How long can its sides be, forming a right angle?

The area of a right-angled triangle is 16 sq. Cm. How long can its sides be that form a right angle?

S of a right triangle = 1/2 * b * h;

16 = 1/2 * b * h;

32 = b * h;

16 and 2, 8 and 4.

Explanation: The area of a right triangle is half the base times the height. One of the legs forming a right angle is exactly the height. We substitute the values we know, express the product of the sides. We get the answer (for lengths expressed in integers).