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A triangle has an area of 8.6 in. squared and a base of 3.2 in. write an equation to determine he height. Round to the nearest tenth
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A triangle has an area of 8.6 in. squared and a base of 3.2 in. write an equation to determine he height. Round to the nearest tenth

A triangle has an area of 8.6 in. squared and a base of 3.2 in. write an equation-example-1
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Area of triangle = 1/2 base x height

Let h be the height.

8.6 = 1/2 x 3.2h

8.6 = 1.6h

h = 8.6 ÷ 1.6

h = 5.4 in (nearest tenth)

Answer: 5.4 in
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