I could use some help here: The formula for finding the area of a triangle is where b is the base of the triangle and h is the height of the triangle. The area of a triangle is 72 square feet and the height is 16 feet. What is the base of the triangle?

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I could use some help here: The formula for finding the area of a triangle is  where b is the base of the triangle and h is the height of the triangle. The area of a triangle is 72 square feet and the height is 16 feet. What is the base of the triangle?

anonymous · Answer

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anonymous · Answer

Hey amistre64 Long time no see :)

amistre64 · Answer

72 = 1/2 b 16

amistre64 · Answer

a few hours at best :)

amistre64 · Answer

b=9 maybe?

anonymous · Answer

Hmm What makes you think b = 9ft

amistre64 · Answer

becasue thats the only thing thatll fit in for b to make the equation true

amistre64 · Answer

$$72=\frac{16b}{2}$$

amistre64 · Answer

8*? = 72 ... id say 9

anonymous · Answer

Oh OK i see where i was getting stumped Thank you man :) and it has been a long time like 4 mounts xD

amistre64 · Answer

anna thinks they need my help lol

anonymous · Answer

:) Ill catch you later thank you vary much for your help, saved the day again :)