Area of Triangles

Front

How do you find the AREA of a TRIANGLE?

Back

Base x Height divided by 2

Front

What is the formula to calculate the area of a triangle?

Back

A = 1/2 b ⋅ h

Front

If a triangle has a base of 8 cm and a height of 5 cm, what is its area?

Back

20 cm²

Front

What is the area of a triangle with a base of 10 m and a height of 3 m?

Back

15 m²

Front

What does 'base' refer to in the context of a triangle?

Back

The bottom side of the triangle, which can be any one of its sides.

Front

What does 'height' refer to in the context of a triangle?

Back

The perpendicular distance from the base to the opposite vertex.

Front

Can the area of a triangle be negative?

Back

No, area is always a positive value.

Front

What is the area of a triangle with a base of 12 in and a height of 4 in?

Back

24 in²

Front

If the base of a triangle is doubled and the height remains the same, how does the area change?

Back

The area doubles.

Front

If the height of a triangle is halved and the base remains the same, how does the area change?

Back

The area is halved.