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The area of a triangle is, A=1/2 bh, b=base and h=Heights.

8. A triangle has an area of 48 square inches and a height of 6 inches. What is the measurement of its base?

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  1. 2 May, 17:13
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    16

    Step-by-step explanation:

    To solve this equation you need to do the opposite to factor everything out. Since the 6 is being multiplied you need to divide it by 6 and whatever you do to one side you do to the other:

    48=1/2b (6)

    6:6=1

    48:6=8

    8=1/2b

    Multiplying by 1/2 is the same as dividing by 2. So what we want to do is multiply by 2:

    8=1/2b

    1/2*2=1

    8*2=16

    16=b meaning you base is 16

    To check your answer you can put 16 in as b

    48=1/2 (16) 6

    48=1/2 (96)

    Remember multiplying by 1/2 is the same as dividing by 2:

    48=48
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