Ok, so then does this look correct?
-Find the area of a triangle in which the base measures 8.5 centimeters and the height measures 3 centimeters less than the base.-
My answer: Area= 23.375cm squared
(if you would like, I could show my work)
Thank you so much!
I got the same answer. :-)
Ok, great! Thanks very much! Um, also, I have a few more questions regarding Algebra. Would you prefer me to post them as new questions or continue on after this on this same post?
Please post them as new questions.
To verify if your answer is correct, let's go through the steps to calculate the area of a triangle using the given information.
Step 1: Identify the given values:
- Base of the triangle = 8.5 cm
- Height of the triangle = 3 cm less than the base
Step 2: Calculate the height of the triangle:
The height is given to be 3 cm less than the base, so we can subtract 3 from the base:
Height = Base - 3
Height = 8.5 cm - 3 cm
Height = 5.5 cm
Step 3: Use the formula to calculate the area of a triangle:
The formula for the area of a triangle is: A = (1/2) x base x height
Substituting the known values:
A = (1/2) x 8.5 cm x 5.5 cm
A = 4.25 cm x 5.5 cm
A = 23.375 cm²
So, your answer of 23.375 cm² is correct!
It would be great if you could show your work as well, as it helps in understanding the steps you followed to arrive at the answer.