Question

If the area of a certain triangle is 48 square​ inches and the base measures 8​ inches then the height must measure​ ___ inches.

Answer 1

The height should be 12 inches ..

Answer 2

Answer: The height must measure ​12 inches.

Explanation:

We know that the area of a triangle is given by :_

`A=(1)/(2)\text{base * height}`

Given : The area of a certain triangle is 48 square​ inches.

The base measures 8​ inches.

Now, substitute the values of area and base into the formula , we get

`48=(1)/(2)*8* \text{height}`

i.e.
`48=4* \text{height}`

Divide 4 on both sides, we get

`\text{height}=12\text{ inches}`

Hence, the height must measure ​12 inches.