Write an algebraic expression to represent the area of the triangle. Area of triangles is one half base times height. The height is h, and the base is h + 6. Find the area if h is 12 inches.

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Quinn Patton

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2 May, 06:54

Write an algebraic expression to represent the area of the triangle. Area of triangles is one half base times height. The height is h, and the base is h + 6. Find the area if h is 12 inches.

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Tatiana Santos · Answer 1

Area = (Base / 2) * Height

Base = Height + 6

Height = 12

The algebraic expression would be:

A = ((x + 6) / 2) * x

Solve Base first:

(12 + 6) / 2 = 18/2 = 9

Then

A = 9 * 12

A = 108