Question

A triangle has an area of 42cm2. The height of the triangle is 14 centimeters. What is the length of the base of the triangle?

Answer 1

6 cm

Explanation:

The area of a triangle can be calculated using the formula:

Area = (1/2) * base * height

We are given that the area of the triangle is 42cm2 and the height is 14cm. Substituting these values into the formula, we get:

42 = (1/2) * base * 14

Multiplying both sides by 2, we get:

84 = base * 14

Dividing both sides by 14, we get:

base = 6

Therefore, the length of the base of the triangle is 6 centimeters.