SOLUTION: A triangle is equal in area to a rectangle which measures 10cm by 9cm. If the base of the triangle is 12cm, find the height

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Question 1142757: A triangle is equal in area to a rectangle which measures 10cm by 9cm. If the base of the triangle is 12cm, find the height
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A triangle is equal in area to a rectangle which measures 10cm by 9cm.
A = 10 * 9
A = 90 sq/cm
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If the base of the triangle is 12cm, find the height
1%2F2*12h = 90
12h = 90 * 2
12h = 180
h = 180/12
h = 15 cm is the height