Warm

Up 7.4
Solve the triangle with the given measurements.

a =8

a = 14

c = 10

b = 16

B = 48 o

c=9

Unit 7: Trigonometric
Ratios and Functions

Target 7.4
FIND AREAS OF TRIANGLES
(S8.4)

We can use the Law of Sines to develop another formula for the
area of a triangle.

1
Area = bc sin A
2

Angle A must be the included angle

between sides b and c.
Find the area of the triangle.

223

54.2o
125

The Law of Cosines can be used to derive yet another formula for
the area of a triangle. Use this formula when you know all three
sides.
Herons Formula:

Area = s ( s a ) ( s b) ( s c)

where s is the semiperimeter of the triangle: (a + b + c)

Find the area of the triangle.

8
5
11

The sides of the solar panel shown measure 50 feet, 30 feet, and 30
feet. If each square foot of solar panel generates approximately 200
watts of electricity per hour, how many watts are being generated
by the entire panel per hour?

Your triangular backyard is shown below. Your parents have told

you that you need to mow the lawn before you can go to prom. If
your average mow speed is 75 ft2 per minute, how long will it take
you to mow the yard?
70 feet
50o

145 feet