Answer:
1.5 units squared
Step-by-step explanation:
Area of a Triangle formula: A = 1/2bh
Pythagorean Theorem: a² + b² = c²
Since you are missing the h to find the area of the triangle, you must use Pythagorean to find the 3rd missing side (it is a right triangle so you can use Pythagorean).
Step 1: Use Pythagorean
2.5² = 1.5² + b²
4 = b²
b = 2
Step 2: Switch variables
b (from Pythagorean) = h (height for Area)
Step 3: Solve for Area
A = 1/2(1.5)(2)
A = 1.5
And you have your final answer.
