Question

19. Meredith is cutting out a triangular piece of material to use as the frontof a tent. The dimensions of the material are shown.Dimensions of Material6 feet8 feetWhat is the area of the piece of material Meredith will use for the tent?12 square feet14 square feet24 square feet48 square feet

Answer 1

I'll calculate the height of the triangle

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area = 8 x 6/2

area = 48/2

a = 24 ft^2