Answer:
48 square inches
Explanation:
A=1/2 bh
A=(1/2)(8)(12)
A=(4)(12)
A=48 square inches
you can also multiply 8 x 12 then divide by 1/2 or 2 which is still 48. either way is correct but since the formula is half of the base times height that is the step i followed. Also area is always whatever measurement used (in this case inches) squared.