SOLUTION: A corner shelf is made in the shape of a triangle. The shelf has a total area of 324 sq. cm., with a height of 18 cm. What is the length of the base of the triangle?
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Question 1075742: A corner shelf is made in the shape of a triangle. The shelf has a total area of 324 sq. cm., with a height of 18 cm. What is the length of the base of the triangle?
Answer by Boreal(15235) (Show Source): You can put this solution on YOUR website!
A=(1/2)bh
324=(1/2)*b*18=9b
divide by 9 both sides
b=36 cm.
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