Find the area of a right triangle - Online Tutor - Free Math Videos

The video tutorial explains how to find the area of a triangle by comparing it to a rectangle. It highlights that the area of a triangle is half the area of a rectangle formed by its base and height. The tutorial provides a step-by-step example using specific measurements and emphasizes the importance of using base times height for right triangles. The video concludes with a recap of the method, reinforcing the concept that the area of a right triangle is half the product of its base and height.

What is the area of a triangle with a base of 4.5 and a height of 6.5?

Explain why the area of a triangle is calculated as half of the base times height.