If the area of a right triangle is 9/16 sq.ft. and the height is 3/4 ft., write an equation that relates the area to the base, b

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makvit [3.9K]

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If the area of a right triangle is 9/16 sq.ft. and the height is 3/4 ft., write an equation that relates the area to the base, b

, and the height. Solve the equation to determine the base.

Mathematics

2 answers:

spayn [35] · Answer 1 · 2022-01-04T00:14:25+03:00

spayn [35]4 years ago

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B=1/2

9/16=1/2b(3/4)

Divide both sides by 3/4

1/4=1\2b

Multiply both sides by 2

____ [38] · Answer 2 · 2022-01-04T02:40:05+03:00

____ [38]4 years ago

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Area (A) = base (b) · height (h)
9/16 = b · (3/4)
Multiply both sides by 4/3 to isolate b
(4/3)(9/16) = b
3/4 = b

Answer: base of the triangle is 3/4 ft