Solve A= 1/2 bh for b. Then find the base

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2021-12-19

Solve A=12 bh for b. Then find the base of a triangle with a height of 6 inches and an area of 24 square inches.

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xandir307dc

xandir307dc

Beginner2021-12-20Added 35 answers

A=bh2
2A=bh
Divide both sides by h
2Ah=b
Now, substitute 6 in. for h and 24 in. for A and solve for b
b=224  in.26  in.
Multiply
b=48  in.26 in.
b=8  in.

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