SOLUTION: The formula for the area of a triangle is A=1/2bh, where b represents the length of the base and h represents the height. a. Solve the formula A=1/2bh for b. b. If a triangle h

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Question 897918: The formula for the area of a triangle is A=1/2bh, where b represents the length of the base and h represents the height.
a. Solve the formula A=1/2bh for b.
b. If a triangle has an area of 192 mm (2 squared), and the height measures 12 mm, what is the measure of the base?

Answer by ewatrrr(24785) About Me  (Show Source):
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a. b = 2A/h
b. b+=+2%2A192%2F12+=+32mm