The area of a triangle can be calculated using the formula

1/2 (base) (height)

Let's substitute our known values, letting x represent the value of the height of the triangle.

16 = 1/2* x* 2x

Let's Simplify!

16 = x^2

Finally, lets take the square root of both sides, to get rid of the exponent on the right side of the equation.

x= positive OR negative 4.

However, because x is equal to the height, we know that it can't be negative, so we know that it is positive 4.

The height of the triangle = 4 inches
The base of the triangle = 2h = 8 inches

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3 years ago

How do I graph standard form

gizmo_the_mogwai [7]

Simple you just solve for y and put the equation in slope-intercept form

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