Question

Find the missing dimension of the triangle. Area is 5cm squared and the base is 4cm. what is the height.​

Answer 1

2.5 cm

Explanation:

Put the given values into the area formula, and solve for height.

A = 1/2bh

5 cm² = 1/2(4 cm)h . . . . . . . . . . . . . fill in the values

(5 cm²)/(2 cm) = h = 2.5 cm . . . . . divide by the coefficient of h

The height is 2.5 cm.