SOLUTION: is there an expression that represents the area of a triangle of height 2 inches and base y inches

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Question 838011: is there an expression that represents the area of a triangle of height 2 inches and base y inches
Answer by richard1234(7193) About Me  (Show Source):
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Area = 1/2 * base * height

= (1/2)*(y in)*(2 in)

= y in^2