SOLUTION: In a triangle whose area is 72in. sq., the base has a length of 8in. Find the length of the corresponding altitude.

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Question 542542: In a triangle whose area is 72in. sq., the base has a length of 8in. Find the length of the corresponding altitude.
Answer by Earlsdon(6294) About Me  (Show Source):
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A+=+%281%2F2%29bh The area of a triangle where b = base (8) and h = height (altitude).
72+=+%281%2F2%29%2A8%2Ah
72+=+4%2Ah Divide by 4.
18+=+h
The altitude is 18 inches.