Area of triangles with any base and height
Multiply the base by the height, then halve it. Ignore any slanted side, because it is not the height.
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A triangular piece of fabric has a base of 6 m and a height of 6 m. Find its area in square meters.
Answer: 18
A triangular flower bed has a base of 8 ft and a height of 10 ft. Find its area in square feet.
Answer: 40
A triangular piece of fabric has a base of 9 ft and a height of 10 ft. Find its area in square feet.
Answer: 45
Tip: Multiply the base by the height, then halve it. Ignore any slanted side, because it is not the height.
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