Questions on Geometry: Triangles answered by real tutors!

Algebra ->  Algebra -> Questions on Geometry: Triangles answered by real tutors!     (Log On)
Ad: Algebra Solved!™: algebra software that solves YOUR algebra homework problems with step-by-step help!


Question 151431: Triangle question
sailboat has area of 64 square ft height 16ft what is the base
Is it A=1/2(b)(h) = 64=2bx16 I am stuck after that: Triangle question
sailboat has area of 64 square ft height 16ft what is the base
Is it A=1/2(b)(h) = 64=2bx16 I am stuck after that
Answer by jim_thompson5910(9217) About Me  (Show Source):
You can put this solution on YOUR website!
A=(1/2)(b)(h) Start with the given equation.


64=(1/2)(b)(16) Plug in A=64 and h=16


128=(b)(16) Multiply both sides by 2.


8=b Divide both sides by 16 to isolate b.


So the solution is b=8 which means that the base is 8 feet.