Math Problem Statement
Solve the formula for h .
Area of a triangle: A=1/2bh
Solution
To solve the formula for , we'll start with the formula for the area of a triangle:
Where:
- is the area,
- is the base,
- is the height.
Now, let's solve for :
- Multiply both sides by 2 to eliminate the fraction:
- Divide both sides by to isolate :
Thus, the height is:
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Here are 5 related questions to consider:
- What is the area of a triangle if the base is 10 and height is 5?
- How would you solve for the base instead of the height?
- If the area is 50 and the base is 8, what is the height of the triangle?
- How would the formula change for a right-angled triangle?
- How is the area of a parallelogram related to this formula?
Tip: Always remember to use the same units for base and height when calculating the area!
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Math Problem Analysis
Mathematical Concepts
Geometry
Algebra
Formulas
Area of a triangle A = 1/2 * b * h
h = 2A / b
Theorems
Basic Area Theorem for Triangles
Suitable Grade Level
Grades 6-8