Calculating Triangle Area and Dimensions

The video tutorial explains how to calculate the area of a triangle using the formula: one half times base times height. It emphasizes that multiplying by one half is equivalent to dividing by two. The tutorial uses a triangle with fractional base and height, demonstrating simplification of fractions before multiplication. The final area is calculated as seven sixtieths, with units expressed in meter squared.

What is the formula for calculating the area of a triangle?

• Base minus height

• Base plus height

• Base times height divided by two

• Base times height

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CCSS.6.G.A.1

Why is the formula 'one half times base times height' used in this problem?

• Because the base and height are whole numbers

• Because the base and height are in fraction form

• Because the base and height are in decimal form

• Because the base and height are equal

What is the base of the triangle in this problem?

• Four fifteenth of a meter

• Seven eighth of a meter

• Five fourteenth of a meter

• Seven fourteenth of a meter

What is the height of the triangle in this problem?

• Four fifteenth of a meter

• Five eighth of a meter

• Five fourteenth of a meter

• Seven eighth of a meter

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CCSS.5.NF.B.6

Which numbers are simplified in the fraction before multiplication?

• Four and eight

• Seven and fifteen

• Five and fourteen

• Two and fifteen

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CCSS.6.G.A.1

What is the final area of the triangle in this problem?

• Seven eighth

• Five fourteenth

• Seven sixtieth

• Four fifteenth

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CCSS.3.MD.C.6

What are the units for the area of the triangle?

• Cubic meter

• Square meter

• Meter squared

• Meter

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CCSS.3.MD.C.6