The formula for the area of a triangle is A = 1/2bh.
Find the area of a triangle with a base (b) of 7 feet and a height (h) of 12 feet.
The area of the triangle is ____ square feet.
The solution is
A = 1/2 * 7 * 12
A = 1/2 * 84
A = 42
The area of the triangle is 42 square feet.