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If the area of a triangle is 36 in.^2in.

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​​ and the base is 9 in., what is the height of the triangle?
A
72 in.

B
4 in.

C
8 in.

D
18 in.

User Chaohuang
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Answer:

D i think im not sure..

Explanation:

User Wallyqs
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Answer:

C 8 in

Explanation:

The area is given by the formula ...

A = 1/2bh

Solving for h gives ...

h = 2A/b

Filling in the given values, we find h to be ...

h = 2(36 in²)/(9 in) = 72/9 in

h = 8 in

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