The base of a triangle is represented by (2x − 6) and the height by (x − 2). Which polynomial expression BEST represents the are

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Molodets [167]

3 years ago

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The base of a triangle is represented by (2x − 6) and the height by (x − 2). Which polynomial expression BEST represents the are

a of the triangle?

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BabaBlast [244] · Answer 1 · 2022-06-28T19:29:15+03:00

BabaBlast [244]3 years ago

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Area of a triangle= $\frac{1}{2} *base*height$
A= $\frac{1}{2} *(2x-6)*(x-2)$
A= $\frac{1}{2} ( 2x^{2} -4x-6x+12)$
A= $x^{2} -2x-3x+6$
A= $x^{2} -5x+6$

Dominik [7] · Answer 2 · 2022-06-28T21:47:23+03:00

Dominik [7]3 years ago

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x2 - 5x + 6 is the answer. Hope this helps.