Marigold measures the length and height of a triangular sandwich. If the sandwich’s base measures 4 inches and its area measures 7 square inches, what is the height in inches of the sandwich? (1 point)
Responses
11 inches
11 inches
14 inches
14 inches
3.5 inches
3.5 inches
1.75 inches
1.75 inches
Explanation:
The formula for the area of a triangle is 0.5 x base x height.
Given that the base is 4 inches and the area is 7 square inches:
7 = 0.5 x 4 x height
7 = 2 x height
height = 7 / 2 = 3.5 inches