Answer: The length of the base of the triangle is 16 inches.
Explanation:
Hi, to answer this question we have to apply the next formula
Area of a triangle (A) = base x height x 1/2
Replacing with the values given:
42 = b (5 1/4) 1/2
Solving for b (lenght of the base)
42 / (5 1/4) 1/2 = b
16 in = b
The length of the base of the triangle is 16 inches.
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