By definition, the area of the triangle is given by:
[tex] A = (1/2) * (b) * (h)
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Where,
b: base
h: height
Substituting values we have:
[tex] A = (1/2) * (5) * (12)
A = 30 cm ^ 2[/tex]
Answer:
The area of a triangle whose base is 5cm and whose height is 12cm is:
A = 30 cm ^ 2
