Consider a triangle with a base of length 4 inches and an area of 6 inches squared. (a) State the formula that best fits the given situation. (b) Without substituting in the given values above solve the formula for the unknown variable. (c) Substitute the given values above into the result of the previous step in order to find the value of the missing variable.

Consider a triangle with a base of length 4 inches and an area of 6 inches squared. (a) State the formula that best fits the given situation. (b) Without substituting in the given values above solve the formula for the unknown variable. (c) Substitute the given values above into the result of the previous step in order to find the value of the missing variable.

Mathematics For Machine Technology

8th Edition

ISBN:9781337798310

Author:Peterson, John.

Publisher:Peterson, John.

Chapter21: Direct And Inverse Proportions

Section: Chapter Questions

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