SOLUTION: solve the formula for the variable indicated A = 1/2 bh for b

Question 227360: solve the formula for the variable indicated
A = 1/2 bh for b
Answer by rapaljer(4671) (Show Source): You can put this solution on YOUR website!

Clear the fraction by multiplying both sides by the denominator which is 2.

To solve for b, divide both sides by h:

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