SOLUTION: a triangle has an area of 75 meters squared and a base of 30 meters, what is the length of altitude to that base?

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Question 279398: a triangle has an area of 75 meters squared and a base of 30 meters, what is the length of altitude to that base?
Answer by richwmiller(17219) About Me  (Show Source):
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A=1/2*b*h
75=1/2*30*h
75=15h
5=h
5 meters = height