faithriches1
faithriches1 faithriches1
  • 02-04-2015
  • Mathematics
contestada

The area of a triangle is 33.6 square inches. If the height of the triangle is 4 inches, what is the length of the base? In inches.

Respuesta :

Crystalinq
Crystalinq Crystalinq
  • 02-04-2015
A = 1/2 bh 
where: A = area 
b = length of the base 
h = height of the triangle 

Using the given, 
33.6 = 1/2 (b)(4) substitute the given values 
33.6 = 2b simplify the right side; 1/2(4) = 2 
16.8 = b divide both side by 2 

Therefore, the length of the base is 16.8 inches.
Answer Link
mathgirl22
mathgirl22 mathgirl22
  • 02-04-2015
Formula for the area of a triangle= 1/2(b*h)
area= 33.6
33.6*1/2= 16.8

So the length of the base is 16.8 inches
Answer Link

Otras preguntas

Why were more Americans able to buy luxury items such as cars in the 1920's
4.5 , 3.25 , 2 , 0.75 next three terms
What is the verb phrase? He might have gone to a friend's house.
what factors of 20 are also factors of 50
PLEASE ANSWER QUICKLY The sum of three different positive integers is 12. Show that one of them must be greater than 4
The Code of Hammurabi is a product of this civilization.
45 + 35n = 45 + 40n what is n?
Which event marks the climax in "The Glass of Milk"? a. The boy refuses the sailor's offer of food. b. The boy falls asleep facing the sea. c. The boy takes
The rhythmic patterns of Indian music are called A. pungis. B. talas. C. veenas. D. tablas.
explain 1 way to add 3 digit numbers