Question

The formula for the area of a triangle is A =12bh, in which b represents the length of the base and h represents the height. If a triangle has an area of 232 mm 2 and the height is 16 mm, what is the measure of the base? The measure of the base is mm.

Answer 1

Explanation:

Write it out: A = 1/2(bh)

substitute values: 232 = 1/2(16b)

Simplify: 232 = 8b

Divide each side by 8: b = 29

The base is 29 millimeters