Given $a = 5 , b = 9$ , And $c = 12$

question 11

Multiple Choice

Given $a = 5 , b = 9$ , and $c = 12$ , use Heron's Area Formula to find the area of triangle $A B C$ . Round answer to two decimal places.

• A) \(20.40 \mathrm { sq }\). units
• B) \(16.97\) sq. units
• C) \(19.60\) sq. units
• D) \(12.65\) sq. units
• E) \(17.40\) sq. units

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Definitions:

Gibberellins

A group of plant hormones that regulate growth and influence various developmental processes, including stem elongation, germination, and flowering.

Floral Stalk

The stem or support of a flower, facilitating its connection to the rest of the plant.

Auxin

A class of plant hormones involved in various growth and behavioral processes in plant life cycles.

Stem Elongation

The process by which a plant's stem grows in length, often influenced by environmental conditions and hormonal signals.