SOLUTION: A flag in the shape of a triangle has an area of 20 ft^2. How many feet long is the flag if its base is 5 ft?

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Question 956363: A flag in the shape of a triangle has an area of 20 ft^2. 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; b=base; h=height(in this case, length)




ANSWER: The flag is 8 feet long.

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