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

Study concepts, example questions & explanations for SSAT Upper Level Math

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Example Questions

Example Question #151 : Properties Of Triangles

A triangle has an area of  and 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 #11 : How To Find The Height Of An Acute / Obtuse Triangle

A triangle has an area of  and a base of . In feet, 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  feet.

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