Triangle STV has sides ST = TV = 5, and SV = 6. What is the area?
Choose the correct choice from the following answers.
A) 8
B) 10
C) 12
D) 14
E) 16
Let the base B of the triangle be SV = 6. Then we need to find the height H.   H^2 = 5^2 - 3^2 = 16 and then H = 4.   The area is (1/2)*B*H = 3*4= 
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<output>12</output>
12   The answer is 12.
<result>C</result>
Triangle STV has sides ST = TV = 5, and SV = 6. What is the area?