Why can't the standard area formula for triangles be used in this scenario?
How to find the area of an oblique triangle

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1.
MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION
30 sec • 1 pt
The triangle is not a right triangle.
The height is unknown.
The base is unknown.
The angle is unknown.
2.
MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION
30 sec • 1 pt
What is the formula for the area of an oblique triangle?
1/2 base times height
1/2 a * c * sin(B)
1/2 a * b * sin(A)
1/2 a * b * sin(C)
3.
MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION
30 sec • 1 pt
How can the oblique triangle formula be adapted when angle B is known?
Use 1/2 a * b * sin(C)
Use 1/2 b * c * sin(A)
Use 1/2 a * c * sin(B)
Use 1/2 a * b * sin(A)
4.
MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION
30 sec • 1 pt
What is the value of angle B used in the calculation example?
150 degrees
120 degrees
90 degrees
130 degrees
5.
MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION
30 sec • 1 pt
What is the calculated area of the triangle in the example?
474.95 square units
450 square units
500 square units
480 square units
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