SOLUTION: A = 36m squared, b = , h = 12 m

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Question 586047: A = 36m squared, b = , h = 12 m
Found 2 solutions by jim_thompson5910, stanbon:
Answer by jim_thompson5910(35256) About Me  (Show Source):
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A = (bh)/2

36 = (b*12)/2

36*2 = 12b

72 = 12b

72/12 = b

6 = b

b = 6

So the base is b = 6
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Answer by stanbon(75887) About Me  (Show Source):
You can put this solution on YOUR website!
A = 36m squared, b = , h = 12 m
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Area = (1/2)b*h
36 = (1/2)b*12
36 = 6b
b = 6 meters
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Cheers,
Stan H.
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