SOLUTION: the area of a triangle is 72 square inches. if the height is 8 inches, find the length of the base
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Question 961288: the area of a triangle is 72 square inches. if the height is 8 inches, find the length of the base
Answer by stanbon(75887) (Show Source): You can put this solution on YOUR website!
the area of a triangle is 72 square inches. if the height is 8 inches, find the length of the base
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Area = (1/2)base*height
72 = (1/2)base*8
base = 72/4
base = 18 inches
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Cheers,
Stan H.
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