Question

A truangular bandana has an area of 42 square inches. The height of the triangle is 5 1/4 inches. Enter and solve an equation ti find the length of the base of the triangle.

Answer 1

Answer: The length of the base of the triangle is 16 inches.

Step-by-step explanation:

Hi, to answer this question we have to apply the next formula

Area of a triangle (A) = base x height x 1/2

Replacing with the values given:

42 = b (5 1/4) 1/2

Solving for b (lenght of the base)

42 / (5 1/4) 1/2 = b

16 in = b

The length of the base of the triangle is 16 inches.

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