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GEOMETRY The lengths of the sides of a triangular parcel of land are approximately 200 feet, 500 feet, and 600 feet. Approximate the area of the parcel.
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The semi-perimeter (s) of a triangle with sides a, b, and c is given by the formula: \[s = \frac{a + b + c}{2}\] Substituting the given values, we get: \[s = \frac{200 + 500 + 600}{2} = 650 \text{ feet}\] Show more…
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