Question

Find formula for the area of the triangle if the area is 36mm2

Answer 1

12 mm

Explanation:

The area of a triangle is 1/2bh. We are given the height and area of the triangle, so substitute these values into the formula and solve for b.

1/2b(6) = 36

Multiply 1/2 and 6.

3b = 36

Divide both sides by 3.

b = 12

The base of the triangle, b, is 12 mm.

Answer 2

Formula: (6 x b)/2 = 36

Base: 12

Explanation:

height: 6mm

area: 36mm

Divide 2 since it's a triangle.

(6 x b)/2 =36

x2 x2

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6 x b = 72

/6 /6

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b = 72/6

b = 12