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If the triangle and the rectangle have the same area, what is the value of n if m=6?

If the triangle and the rectangle have the same area, what is the value of n if m-example-1
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Answer:

n=3

Explanation:

Triangle area: height*length*(1/2)

Rectangle area: width*length

Let's say x is the length, then our equation would be:

mx(1/2)=nx

we also know m is 6, so

6x(1/2)=nx

now we can solve for n

6x(1/2)=nx

3x=nx

3=n

n=3

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