The formula for the area of a triangle is A = (1/2)(b)(h), where A is the area, b is the base, and h is the height. Find the base of a triangle if its area is 279 square inches and its height is 18 inches.

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The formula for the area of a triangle is A = (1/2)(b)(h), where A is the area, b is the base, and h is the height.

Find the base of a triangle if its area is 279 square inches and its height is 18 inches.

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The answer is 31

Explanation:

A = 1/2 bh

279= 1/2b x 18

558 = 18b we divided both side by 18

b=31

William Keller answered Dec 22, 2022

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