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Heron's Formula

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What is Heron's formula used for?

Determining the angles of a triangle

Measuring the volume of a triangle

Calculating the perimeter of a triangle

Finding the area of a triangle in terms of its side lengths (correct)

In the given example, what is the area of the triangle with sides $a = 4$, $b = 13$, and $c = 15$?

24 (correct)

What is the formula for the semiperimeter of a triangle?

$p = \frac{1}{2}(2a + 2b + 2c)$

$p = \frac{1}{2}(a + b + c)$ (correct)

$p = \frac{1}{3}(a + b + c)$

$p = \frac{1}{4}(a + b + c)$

When was Heron's formula first proved?

<p>First century</p> Signup and view all the answers

Who is Heron's formula named after?

<p>Heron of Alexandria</p> Signup and view all the answers

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Heron's Formula

Heron's formula is used to calculate the area of a triangle when the lengths of all three sides are known.

Calculating Area of a Triangle

The area of a triangle with sides a = 4, b = 13, and c = 15 can be calculated using Heron's formula.

Semiperimeter of a Triangle

The formula for the semiperimeter of a triangle is s = (a + b + c) / 2.

History of Heron's Formula

Heron's formula was first proved by a ancient Greek mathematician and engineer.
The formula is named after Heron of Alexandria, a 1st-century mathematician and engineer.

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Test your knowledge of Heron's formula and its application in finding the area of a triangle with this quiz. Explore the relationship between the side lengths and the semiperimeter of a triangle, and learn about the origins of this formula.