SOLUTION: A triangle has a base of 9 inches and a height of 8 inches, what is the area of the triangle?

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Question 1135234: A triangle has a base of 9 inches and a height of 8 inches, what is the area of the triangle?
Found 3 solutions by josgarithmetic, Math2019, math_helper:
Answer by josgarithmetic(39617) About Me  (Show Source):
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formula:
Area of a Triangle, %281%2F2%29%28base%29%28height%29

Answer by Math2019(2) About Me  (Show Source):
You can put this solution on YOUR website!
9*8=72
You Multiply both sides and you get your answer.
If you try hard you can do it, it is very easy.
Answer: 72 inches

Answer by math_helper(2461) About Me  (Show Source):
You can put this solution on YOUR website!

+A+=+%281%2F2%29bh+
where A = area, b=base, h=height

You have b=9in and h=8in ... just plug in...