Question

A triangle has an area of 72 square inches. If the base of the triangle has a length of 18 inches, what is the height of the triangle? Use the formula for the area of a triangle: Area = (base)(height) Type a numerical answer in the space provided. Do not include the units or spaces in your answer.

Answer 1

8 inches

Explanation:

Area (A) of a triangle =
`(1)/(2)` × base (b) × height (h)

72 square inches =
`(1)/(2)` × 18 × h

9h = 72

h = 8 inches