SOLUTION: a triangular piece of stained glass has an area of 6 square inches and a height of 3 inches. What is the length of the base?

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Question 1101444: a triangular piece of stained glass has an area of 6 square inches and a height of 3 inches. What is the length of the base?
Answer by Fombitz(32388) About Me  (Show Source):
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For a triangle,
A=%281%2F2%29bh
Substituting,
6=%281%2F2%29b%283%29
b=%282%2F3%296
Work that out to find the answer in inches.