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In triangle ABC, the lengths of line AB and line BC equal 13 centimeters. If the perimeter of triangle ABC is 36 centimeters, what is the area in square centimeters of triangle ABC?

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This shows how to find the perimeter of a triangle with given characteristics.

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The length of AC=36-13*2=10
Since AB=BC, the height of the ...

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