What is the base of a triangle with an area of 207 square inches and a height of 18 inches

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Yodan Tauber asked Aug 25, 2023

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What is the base of a triangle with an area of 207 square inches and a height of 18 inches

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Yodan Tauber asked Aug 25, 2023

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Answer: 23 in

Explanation:

Height (h) = 18 in
Base (b) = ?
Area (A) = 207 sq. in

We know,
Area of a Triangle = 1/2 * b * h

Therefore,
1/2 * b * h = 207
1/2 * b * 18 = 207
b * 9 = 207
9b = 207
b = 207/9
=> b = 23

Base (b) = 23 in

HandMadeOX answered Sep 1, 2023

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