triangle. Let's explain this in a more detailed step-by-step manner:
1. To understand and use this equation, first, we need to know the provided or measured values for the base (b) and the height (h) of the triangle.
2. One pivotal concept of the equation is the constant fraction 1/2. This fraction is included because the area of a rectangle is calculated by multiplying its base by its height (A = bh), and a triangle can be viewed as half of a certain rectangle. Therefore, we need to divide by 2 when calculating the area of a triangle.
3. Plug the measurements of your triangle (base and height) into the equation. Replace "b" with the measurement of your triangle's base, and "h" with the measurement of your triangle's height.
4. After replacing b and h with their respective values, perform the multiplication operation first, i.e., multiply the base of the triangle by its height.
5. Lastly, divide that product by 2, or multiply it by 1/2, to achieve the final area of the triangle.
6. You have now successfully calculated the area of a triangle using the formula A = (1/2)bh.
Remember, the base and height must be perpendicular to each other. To apply this formula correctly, make sure that the 'height' refers to the length of a line drawn from the base at a right angle.