SOLUTION: If the apothem of a regular triangle is 3, and the base is 4, what is the area of the triangle?

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Question 667215: If the apothem of a regular triangle is 3, and the base is 4, what is the area of the triangle?
Found 2 solutions by ewatrrr, Alan3354:
Answer by ewatrrr(24785) About Me  (Show Source):
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Hi,



apothem of a regular triangle  is 3, and the base is 4. P+=+12

area = (½)(apothem)(perimeter)

area = %281%2F2%29%2A3%2A12+=+18

Answer by Alan3354(69443) About Me  (Show Source):
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If the apothem of a regular triangle is 3, and the base is 4, what is the area of the triangle?
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If the base is 4, the apothem is not 3.