Question

A triangle has an area of 20 in2. If the height

of the triangle is 5 inches, find the base of the
triangle.

Answer 1

Explanation

Answer: The base of the triangle is 15 inches

Formula for area of a triangle: A = bh/2

Subsitute values into the formula:

150 = b(20)/2

Now solve for b

150 = b20/2

x 2 x2

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300 = b20

300/20 = b20/20

15 =

The base of the triangle is 15 inches

Answer 2

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