Question

HELP ASAP! Ms.lopez drew ABC, with a height of 6 inches and a base of 6 inches, and RST with a height of 4 inches and a base of 8 inches. Which triangle has the greater area? Use an area formula to justify your answer.

Answer 1

Answer: ABC has greater area

Explanation:

ABC:

Formula for a triangle is base * height divided by two so:

6*6/2 = 18

RST:

4*8/2= 16

Formula: hb/2