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Envision Math 2.0: Grade 6, Volume 2

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2. Solve Triangle Area Problems

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Exercise 8 Page 397

Use the formula for the area of a triangle.

15m^2

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Let's take a look at the given triangle.

Remember that the area of a triangle is half the product of its base b and its height h. A=1/2bh In our triangle, the base is 6 meters and its corresponding height is 5 meters. We can substitute these values into the formula to fill the first two boxes. A &= 1/2b h A &= 1/2 * 6 * 5 A &= m^2 Now, let's perform the multiplication.

A = 1/2 b h

b= 6, h= 5

A = 1/2 * 6 * 5

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1/b* a = a/b

A = 6/2 * 5

Calculate quotient

A = 3 * 5

Multiply

A = 15

The area of the given triangle is 15 square meters. A &= 1/2b * h A &= 1/2 * 6 * 5 A &= 15m^2

Subchapter links

Do You Understand? p.396

Do You Know How? p.396

Practice & Problem Solving p.397-398

Assessment Practice p.398