Question

Solve the word problem.

The base of a triangle with height h and area A is given by the formula b = .

What is the base of a triangle with area 17 cm2 and height 5 cm?

A.
3.4 cm

B.
3.8 cm

C.
6.8 cm

D.
11 cm

Answer 1

area =1/2 *x*y
where
x=height
y=base

Answer 2

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Answer 3

That helped, thank you!