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The area of the triangle below is
___ sq. units HELP ASAPPP

The area of the triangle below is ___ sq. units HELP ASAPPP-example-1
User Ron Burk
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Area of a triangle: A = bh/2

Solve with the values we are given.

A = 5*16/2

A = 80/2

A = 40

Therefore, the answer is D.

Best of Luck!

User Pablo L
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Answer:

D. 40

Explanation:

Area of triangle: A = 1/2bh

We have b and h already, so simply plug it in:

A = 1/2(16)(5)

A = 8(5)

A = 40 units²

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