SOLUTION: A flag in the shape of a triangle has an area of 20 ft2. How many feet long is the flag if its base is 5 ft?
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Question 956357: A flag in the shape of a triangle has an area of 20 ft2. How many feet long is the flag if its base is 5 ft?
Answer by macston(5194) (Show Source): You can put this solution on YOUR website!
A=area=20 sq ft; b=base=5 ft; h=height=length
Divide each side by 2.5 ft
ANSWER: The height (length) is 8 feet.
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