SOLUTION: The area of a triangle is 18 square ft. The height is 12 ft. how long is the base?

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Question 483739: The area of a triangle is 18 square ft. The height is 12 ft. how long is the base?
Answer by cleomenius(959) About Me  (Show Source):
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Area = 1/2(b * h)
18 = 1/2 (b *12)
36 = b *12
3 ft = b
Cleomenius.