Can We Construct a Triangle with Given Lengths and Find Its Area?

In summary, the formula for finding the area of a triangle is 1/2 * base * height. To find the base and height of a triangle, you can either measure the length of the base and corresponding height, or use the Pythagorean theorem. Any units can be used to measure the base and height as long as they are consistent. All triangles have the same formula for finding their area, which only requires the base and height measurements. The unit for the area of a triangle is typically squared units, such as square inches or square meters.
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$a,b,c,d >0$,
please prove we can construct an triangle with length:
$\sqrt{b^2+c^2},\sqrt{a^2+c^2+d^2+2ac},\sqrt{a^2+b^2+d^2+2bd}$
and find the area of the triangle
 
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Let
Q1 = b^2 + c^2;
Q2 = a^2 + c^2 + d^2 + 2 a c;
Q3 = a^2 + b^2 + d^2 + 2 b d;

Using: 16 Area^2 = Archimedes[ Q1, Q2, Q3]

I get
Area = $$\frac{1}{4} \sqrt{4 \left(b^2+c^2\right) \left(a^2+2 a c+c^2+d^2\right)-\left(2 a^2+2 a c+2 b^2+2 b d+2 c^2+2 d^2\right)^2}$$
 
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Removing triangle areas from rectangle:

ABCD = (a + c) (b + d);
AEF = c b/2;
DCF = a (b + d)/2;
BCE = d (a + c)/2;
A = ABCD - AEF - DCF - BCE
FullSimplify[A]

A = $\frac{1}{2} (a b+c (b+d))$
 
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RLBrown said:
Let
Q1 = b^2 + c^2;
Q2 = a^2 + c^2 + d^2 + 2 a c;
Q3 = a^2 + b^2 + d^2 + 2 b d;

Using: 16 Area^2 = Archimedes[ Q1, Q2, Q3]

I get
Area = $$\frac{1}{4} \sqrt{4 \left(b^2+c^2\right) \left(a^2+2 a c+c^2+d^2\right)-\left(2 a^2+2 a c+2 b^2+2 b d+2 c^2+2 d^2\right)^2}$$

Miss Application of Archimedes Formula:
CORRECTION:
Q1=b^2+c^2;
Q2=a^2+c^2+d^2+2 a c;
Q3=a^2+b^2+d^2+2 b d;
Arc = 4 Q1 Q2 -( Q1+ Q2-Q3 )^2
$$\text{FullSimplify}\left[\sqrt{\frac{\text{Arc}}{16}}\right]$$
$$\frac{1}{2} (a b+c (b+d))$$
 
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FAQ: Can We Construct a Triangle with Given Lengths and Find Its Area?

What is the formula for finding the area of a triangle?

The formula for finding the area of a triangle is 1/2 * base * height.

How do I find the base and height of a triangle?

You can find the base and height of a triangle by measuring the length of the base and the corresponding height, or by using the Pythagorean theorem to calculate the missing side lengths.

Can I use any units to measure the base and height of a triangle?

Yes, you can use any units to measure the base and height of a triangle as long as they are consistent. For example, if the base is measured in inches, the height should also be measured in inches.

Do all triangles have the same formula for finding their area?

Yes, the formula for finding the area of a triangle is the same for all triangles, regardless of their size or shape. The only required measurements are the base and height.

What is the unit for the area of a triangle?

The unit for the area of a triangle is typically squared units, such as square inches or square meters, since the area is calculated by multiplying two length measurements.

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