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?
Do not include the units or spaces in your answer.

Thank you!

Answer 1

The area of a triangle is 1/2 x base x height.

You are given the area and base.

You have: 72 = 1/2 x 18 x Height

multiply 18 by 1/2 to get 72 = 9 x height.

Height = 72 / 9

Height = 8 inches.