Answer:
Simplify: \frac{1}{2}\left(6h\right).
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The length of a rectangle is three less than the width. Let w represent the width. Write an expression for the length of the rectangle.
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Solve: A=\frac{1}{2}bh for b when A=260 and h=52.
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Simplify: \sqrt{144}.
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Solve Applications Using Properties of Triangles
In this section we will use some common geometry formulas. We will adapt our problem-solving strategy so that we can solve geometry applications. The geometry formula will name the variables and give us the equation to solve. In addition, since these applications will all involve shapes of some sort, most people find it helpful to draw a figure and label it with the given information. We will include this in the first step of the problem solving strategy for geometry applications.
Solve Geometry Applications.
Read the problem and make sure all the words and ideas are understood. Draw the figure and label it with the given information.
Identify what we are looking for.
Label what we are looking for by choosing a variable to represent it.
Translate into an equation by writing the appropriate formula or model for the situation. Substitute in the given information.
