SOLUTION: Find the area of a triangle if b=8 in., h=12 in.

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Question 117856: Find the area of a triangle if b=8 in., h=12 in.
Answer by rapaljer(4671) About Me  (Show Source):
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Area of a triangle is A=%281%2F2%29bh+

In this case, A=%281%2F2%29%2A8%2A12
A=%281%2F2%29%2A%2896%29=+48+ square inches

OR--
A=%281%2F2%29%2A8%2A12
A=4%2A12
A=48 square inches

The answer is the same! Which way is easier to calculate???

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