Question

What is the formula to find the are of a triangle

Answer 1

[|] Answer [|]

`\boxed{(1)/(2) Base \ * \ Height}`

[|] Explanation [|]

There are a couple ways to find area of a triangle, but the one above is the most popular among the multiple options.

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When finding the area of a triangle, you will most likely see a triangle similar to the one below.

On the bottom you have the **Base

Running vertically you have the **Height.

You will want to take the **Base Number, then find out what half of that number is. Once you have that, multiply that by the height. That final answer is the area of that triangle.

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Answer 2

Area of a triangle= 1/2 b×h