# ## Area of a Right Triangle

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## How to Find the Area of a Right Triangle

1. Find the measurements of the legs of the right triangle.
2. Evaluate the formula $$A=\frac{1}{2}bh$$.
3. Make sure the answer is labeled with the correct units.
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What are the measurements of the legs of the triangle?

The measurement of one of the legs of the triangle is $$12 \, cm$$.

The other leg does not have a measurement, so I need to calculate it using the Pythagorean Theorem.

$x^2+12^2=15^2$

$x^2+144=225$

$x^2=81$

$x=9$

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