What is the area of a triangle when #b = 12# inches and #h = 7# inches?

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mason m
Dec 2, 2015

#42# #"in"^2#

Explanation:

The area of a triangle is given through the formula #A=1/2bh#.

#b="base of triangle"#
#h="height of triangle"#

You've been given both of these values.

Plug them in:

#A=1/2xx12xx7#

#A=6xx7#

#A=42#

The unit is inches squared.

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