Algebraic Techniques, SM-Bank 029

A triangle has a base of length \(3\) metres and a perpendicular height of \(h\) metres.

Write an expression for the area of the triangle. (2 marks)

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\(\dfrac{3h}{2}\ \text{m}^2\)

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\(\text{Area}\)

\(=\dfrac{1}{2}\times \text{base}\times\text{perpendicular height}\)

\(=\dfrac{1}{2}\times 3\times h\)

\(=\dfrac{1}{2}\times 3h\)

\(=\dfrac{3h}{2}\ \text{m}^2\)