Algebra 2 Intensified: Trigonometry Unit

13.4 Notes – Area of a Triangle and Law of Sines

Area of any Triangle

1
Area of a triangle: A = (base)(height )
2

1
A = ch
2

To find height:
h
Therefore, sin A =
b
1 1
A = ch ® A = c ( b sin A ) h = b sin A
2 2

*** Notice that the angle used is always the included angle.

Ex 1) Find the area of DABC if a = 10, b = 14, and C = 40! .

Ex 2) Find the area of DABC to the nearest tenth.

a. b.
 c. Can you find the area of this triangle? Why or why not?

To find the area of Example 2c, we need to use the law of sines.

Let’s derive the Law of Sines!!!!!!!

Use law of sines to answer question 2c!

Example 3)
a. Solve the triangle B = 42! , C = 68! , a = 10 b. Find the area of the triangle