SOLUTION: A triangle is cut from a piece of fabric. The triangle has a height of 8 inches and an area of 120 square inches . What is the length of the baze of the triangle

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Question 1081235: A triangle is cut from a piece of fabric. The triangle has a height of 8 inches and an area of 120 square inches . What is the length of the baze of the triangle
Answer by josmiceli(19441) About Me  (Show Source):
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The formula for area is:
+A+=+%281%2F2%29%2Ab%2Ah+
+A+=+120+ in2
+h+=+8+ in
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+120+=+%281%2F2%29%2Ab%2A8+
+30+=+b+
The base is 30 in