SOLUTION: A triangle is equal in area to a area rectangle which measures 10cm by 9cm.if the base of the triangle is 12cm long find its altitude.

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Question 1110512: A triangle is equal in area to a area rectangle which measures 10cm by 9cm.if the base of the triangle is 12cm long find its altitude.
Answer by Alan3354(69443) About Me  (Show Source):
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if the base of the triangle is 12cm long find its altitude.
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For the rectangle, area = L*W
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For the triangle, area = b*h/2