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A. Solve a? - 11.

b. Solve - 27
The area of a triangle is
1/8 square foot. If the
base and height of the triangle are the same
length, what is the length of the base of the
triangle?

User DNorthrup
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Explanation:

the area of a triangle is

base × height / 2

now base = height, so

1/8 ft² = base²/2

base² = 2/8 = 1/4

base = sqrt(1/4) = 1/2 ft

User Jim Rhodes
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