Name: _________________________________________________ Date: _____________

Area of a Triangle
Write out what this formula means and how you use it. Label the parts.

A = 1-- bh
2

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_____________
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For each triangle below, determine the area, base, or height. Make sure to include units in your answer.
1.

2.
5 in

10 ft

3 in

10 ft
8 ft

4 in

12 ft

A = __________
3.

A = __________

12 m

4.
11 in

5m

7 in

13 m

6 in

A = __________

A = __________

5.

6.

A = 60 cm2

10 ft

A = 90 ft2

20 cm

h = __________

b = __________