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The area of a triangle is one-half times the base times the height. If the area of a

triangle is 54 sq. in, and its height is 12 in., what is the base????

I rlly need answer haha

User Teucer
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Answer:

The base is 90 sq

Explanation:

Formula for Area= 1/2*b*h

where b is unknown and area = 54sq

Placing in formula

1/2 *b*12 = 54sq

12b = 54*2

12b /12 = 54*2/12

b = 9sq

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