In $\bigtriangleup ABC$, $AB=BC=29$, and $AC=42$. What is the area of $\bigtriangleup ABC$?
$\textbf{(A) }100\qquad\textbf{(B) }420\qquad\textbf{(C) }500\qquad\textbf{(D) }609\qquad \textbf{(E) }701$
Solution 1
We know the semi-perimeter of $\triangle ABC$ is $\frac{29+29+42}{2}=50$. Next, we use Heron's Formula to find that the area of the triangle is just $\sqrt{50(50-29)^2(50-42)}=\sqrt{50 \cdot 21^2 \cdot 8}=\boxed{\textbf{(B) }420}$.

Solution 2 (easier)
Splitting the isosceles triangle in half, we get a right triangle with hypotenuse $29$ and leg $21$. Using the Pythagorean Theorem , we know the height is $\sqrt{29^2-21^2}=20$. Now that we know the height, the area is
$\dfrac{(20)(42)}{2} = \boxed{\textbf{(B)}~420}$.