SOLUTION: Solve the formula for the area of a triangle A = (1/2) bh for height h help would be helpful!

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Question 113688: Solve the formula for the area of a triangle A = (1/2) bh for height h
help would be helpful!
Found 2 solutions by stanbon, MathLover1:
Answer by stanbon(75887) About Me  (Show Source):
You can put this solution on YOUR website!
A = (1/2) bh for height h
2A = bh
h = 2A/b
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Cheers,
Stan H.

Answer by MathLover1(20849) About Me  (Show Source):
You can put this solution on YOUR website!

A+=+%281%2F2%29+bh+
Solve for height h:
A+=+%281%2F2%29+bh+....first multiply both sides by 2
2A+=+2%281%2F2%29+bh+
2A+=+bh+..........divide both sides by b

2A%2Fb+=+bh%2Fb+
2%28A%2Fb+%29=+h
or
h+=+2%28A%2Fb+%29