Question

what is the formula to find area when given the base and height?

Answer 1

to find the area of what?

Answer 2

find the are of a triangle with a 9 in base and a 6 in height

Answer 3

area of a tirnagle is a=1/2(b)(h)
B is base
H is height
If you plug in the numbers, you will get it

Answer 4

\[Area \space of \space \triangle = {{1} \over{2}}*base*height\]

Answer 5

how do you get the 1/2

Answer 6

well, do you really want to derive the area of triangle formula because it would get too complicated for you.

Answer 7

?

Answer 8

and would my answer be 54 1/2?

Answer 9

Yes. 54/2 = 27

Answer 10

Basically, math rules state that when finding the area of a triangle, you must divide it by 1/2.
And no. next you divide your answer of 54 by 2. (or multiply 54 by .5)

Answer 11

oh ok thanks guys i get it know

Answer 12

now*

Answer 13

You're welcome!