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

the area of the triangle 1/2 *h*b

Answer 2

Area =\(\dfrac{h*b}{2}\)

Answer 3

so substitute 17 and 5 into the equation and work from there

Answer 4

b=area*2/h

Answer 5

b=17*2/5=6.8

Answer 6

c