Math Problem Statement

Work out the area of the triangle below with a base of 7 cm and height of 6 cm.

Solution

To solve the problem of finding the area of the given triangle, we can use the following method.

Approach:

  1. The image shows a triangle, which forms part of a rectangle. The key dimensions provided are:

    • The full base of the rectangle is 15 cm.
    • The triangle's specific base section is 7 cm.
    • The triangle's height is 6 cm.
  2. The area of a triangle is given by the formula:

Area=12×Base×Height\text{Area} = \frac{1}{2} \times \text{Base} \times \text{Height}

Using the dimensions from the image:

  • Base of the triangle = 7 cm
  • Height of the triangle = 6 cm

Area=12×7cm×6cm=12×42cm2=21cm2\text{Area} = \frac{1}{2} \times 7 \, \text{cm} \times 6 \, \text{cm} = \frac{1}{2} \times 42 \, \text{cm}^2 = 21 \, \text{cm}^2

Thus, the area of the triangle is 21 cm².

Would you like further clarification or additional details on this?

Here are 5 related questions for practice:

  1. How do you calculate the area of a triangle given the three sides using Heron's formula?
  2. What is the formula for the area of a triangle when you are given two sides and the included angle?
  3. How does the Pythagorean theorem apply to right-angled triangles?
  4. Can you determine the perimeter of this triangle given all its sides?
  5. What is the formula to find the area of a triangle when only its height and the hypotenuse are given?

Tip: When working with triangles, always ensure you identify the base and height correctly before applying the area formula.

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Math Problem Analysis

Mathematical Concepts

Geometry
Triangles
Area Calculation

Formulas

Area of a triangle = (1/2) × base × height

Theorems

Basic Area Formula for Triangles

Suitable Grade Level

Grades 6-8