3 years ago

Find the missing dimension of the triangle. Area =14ft^2, height =6ft, base= ? Find the base.

Mathematics

1 answer:

Semenov [28]3 years ago

6 0

Answer: b = 14/3 = 4.667 feet

The decimal value is approximate. In reality the 6's go on forever. Round that however you need to.

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Work Shown:

b = unknown base

h = height = 6 ft

A = area = 14 sq ft

A = b*h/2

14 = b*6/2

14 = b*3

14 = 3b

3b = 14

b = 14/3

This approximates to 14/3 = 4.667 ft

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