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the formula for area of a triangle is A=1/2bh, where A is the area, b is the length of the base of the triangle, and h is its height. If a triangle has an area of 96 square inches with a base of 12 inches, what is its hieght?

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(b)(h) (12 in)(h)
A = --------- = 96 in^2 = ---------------
2 2

Solve this 2nd equation for h. Units of measurement are "in."
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