Math Problem Statement

The area of the triangle below is 25/18 square meters. What is the length of the base? Express your answer as a fraction in simplest form.

Solution

The problem asks for the length of the base bb of a triangle given its area and height.

We are given:

  • The area of the triangle A=2518A = \frac{25}{18} square meters.
  • The height h=53h = \frac{5}{3} meters.

The formula for the area of a triangle is:

A=12×b×hA = \frac{1}{2} \times b \times h

We can plug in the known values and solve for bb.

2518=12×b×53\frac{25}{18} = \frac{1}{2} \times b \times \frac{5}{3}

Now let's solve for bb. I'll calculate that for you.The length of the base bb is 53\frac{5}{3} meters.

Would you like further details or have any questions?

Here are 5 related questions you might find useful:

  1. How is the area of other geometric shapes calculated?
  2. How would the formula change for an isosceles triangle?
  3. Can you use this method to find the base if given the perimeter instead of the area?
  4. What is the relationship between the height and base in right triangles?
  5. How does the unit conversion affect the area formula?

Tip: Always express your answers in the simplest form for clarity and accuracy.

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Math Problem Analysis

Mathematical Concepts

Geometry
Algebra
Fractions

Formulas

Area of a triangle formula: A = (1/2) * b * h

Theorems

Area of a triangle

Suitable Grade Level

Grade 6-8