Area of Triangles

Front

What is the formula for the area of a triangle?

Back

Area = 1/2 × base × height

Tags

CCSS.6.G.A.1

Front

If a triangle has a base of 10 cm and a height of 5 cm, what is its area?

Back

25 cm²

Tags

CCSS.6.G.A.1

Front

What is the area of a triangle with a base of 12 m and a height of 9 m?

Back

54 m²

Tags

CCSS.6.G.A.1

Front

Define 'base' in the context of a triangle.

Back

The base is one side of the triangle, often the side on which the triangle stands.

Front

Define 'height' in the context of a triangle.

Back

The height is the perpendicular distance from the base to the opposite vertex.

Front

If the area of a triangle is 30 cm² and the base is 6 cm, what is the height?

Back

10 cm

Tags

CCSS.6.G.A.1

Front

What happens to the area of a triangle if the base is doubled while keeping the height the same?

Back

The area doubles.

Tags

CCSS.6.G.A.1

Front

What happens to the area of a triangle if the height is halved while keeping the base the same?

Back

The area is halved.

Tags

CCSS.6.G.A.1

Front

A triangle has an area of 36 in² and a height of 6 in. What is the base?

Back

12 in

Tags

CCSS.6.G.A.1

Front

What is the area of a triangle with a base of 14 ft and a height of 8 ft?

Back

56 ft²

Tags

CCSS.6.G.A.1