Question

The triangle shown below has an area of 32 units^2

Find the missing side

X= ______ units

Answer 1

`x` = 8

Explanation:

Area of triangle = 1/2 x base x height (where the height is perpendicular - at a right angle - to the base)

For this triangle, base = 8, height =
`x`

Therefore, 32 = 1/2 x 8 x
`x`

32 = 4
`x`

`x` = 8