A triangle is cut from a piece of fabric. The triangle has a height of 8 inches in an area of 120 in.². What is the length of th

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A triangle is cut from a piece of fabric. The triangle has a height of 8 inches in an area of 120 in.². What is the length of th

e base of the triangle A triangle is cut from a piece of fabric. The triangle has a height of 8 inches in an area of 120 in.². What is the length of the base of the triangle?

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andreyandreev [35.5K] · Answer 1 · 2022-01-13T09:48:48+03:00

andreyandreev [35.5K]3 years ago

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Answer: 30 inches

Step-by-step explanation:

Given:

ABC-tringle

BH= 8 in - height

S= 120 in^2

AC-?

Solution:

S=1/2ab

120in=1/2a*8in

120=4a

4a=120

a=30 in