How to multiply monomials when dimensions of a triangle

The video tutorial explains how to calculate the area of a triangle using the formula 1/2 base times height. It demonstrates applying this formula to a triangle with a monomial base and a numerical height. The tutorial also covers simplifying expressions involving exponents, emphasizing the rule of adding exponents when multiplying like bases.

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

• Base plus height

• 1/2 base times height

• Base times height

• 2 times base times height

In the example given, what is the expression used for the base of the triangle?

• 9 PQ

• 4 feet

• P to the third power

• 1/2 base times height

How do you handle exponents when multiplying variables?

• Divide the exponents

• Add the exponents

• Multiply the exponents

• Subtract the exponents

What is the result of multiplying 4, 9, and 1/2 in the example?

• 9

• 18

• 36

• 4.5

What is the final expression for the area of the triangle in the example?

• 18 P to the third power

• 18 P to the fourth power

• 36 P to the fourth power

• 9 P to the third power