SSAT Upper Level Math : How to find the height of an acute / obtuse triangle

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Example Question #1 :How To Find The Height Of An Acute / Obtuse Triangle

The area of a triangle is, and the base of the triangle is. What is the height for this triangle?

Possible Answers:

Correct answer:

Explanation:

Use the formula to find the area of a triangle.

Now, plug in the values for the area and the base to solve for height.

The height of the triangle is.

Example Question #2 :How To Find The Height Of An Acute / Obtuse Triangle

A triangle has an area ofand a base of. In meters, find the height.

Possible Answers:

Correct answer:

Explanation:

Use the formula to find the area of a triangle.

Now, plug in the values for the area and the base to solve for height.

The height of the triangle is计s.

Example Question #3 :How To Find The Height Of An Acute / Obtuse Triangle

A triangle has an area ofand a base of. Find the height.

Possible Answers:

Correct answer:

Explanation:

Use the formula to find the area of a triangle.

Now, plug in the values for the area and the base to solve for height.

The height of the triangle is.

Example Question #4 :How To Find The Height Of An Acute / Obtuse Triangle

A triangle has an area ofand a base of. Find the height.

Possible Answers:

Correct answer:

Explanation:

Use the formula to find the area of a triangle.

Now, plug in the values for the area and the base to solve for height.

The height of the triangle is.

Example Question #5 :How To Find The Height Of An Acute / Obtuse Triangle

A triangle has an area ofand a base of. Find the height.

Possible Answers:

Correct answer:

Explanation:

Use the formula to find the area of a triangle.

Now, plug in the values for the area and the base to solve for height.

The height of the triangle is.

Example Question #6 :How To Find The Height Of An Acute / Obtuse Triangle

A triangle has an area ofand a base of. Find the height.

Possible Answers:

Correct answer:

Explanation:

Use the formula to find the area of a triangle.

Now, plug in the values for the area and the base to solve for height.

The height of the triangle is.

Example Question #7 :How To Find The Height Of An Acute / Obtuse Triangle

A triangle has an area ofand a base of. In terms of, find the height.

Possible Answers:

Correct answer:

Explanation:

Use the formula to find the area of a triangle.

Now, plug in the values for the area and the base to solve for height.

The height of the triangle is.

Example Question #8 :How To Find The Height Of An Acute / Obtuse Triangle

A triangle has an area ofand a base of. In terms of, find the height.

Possible Answers:

Correct answer:

Explanation:

Use the formula to find the area of a triangle.

Now, plug in the values for the area and the base to solve for height.

The height of the triangle is.

Example Question #9 :How To Find The Height Of An Acute / Obtuse Triangle

A triangle has an area ofand a base of. What is the height?

Possible Answers:

Correct answer:

Explanation:

Use the formula to find the area of a triangle.

Now, plug in the values for the area and the base to solve for height.

The height of the triangle is.

Example Question #10 :How To Find The Height Of An Acute / Obtuse Triangle

A triangle has an area ofand a base of. Find the height.

Possible Answers:

Correct answer:

Explanation:

Use the formula to find the area of a triangle.

Now, plug in the values for the area and the base to solve for height.

The height of the triangle is.

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