SOLUTION: A flag in the shape of a triangle has an area of 20 ft^2. How many feet long is the flag if its base is 5 ft?

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Question 956363: A flag in the shape of a triangle has an area of 20 ft^2. How many feet long is the flag if its base is 5 ft?
Answer by macston(5194) About Me  (Show Source):
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A=area; b=base; h=height(in this case, length)
A=%281%2F2%29bh
2A%2Fb=h
%282%2820ft%5E2%29%29%2F5ft=h
40ft%5E2%2F5ft=h
8ft=h ANSWER: The flag is 8 feet long.