Big Ideas Math - Algebra 1, A Common Core Curriculum

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ISBN 10: 978-1-60840-838-2
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Chapter 1 - Solving Linear Equations - 1.5 - Rewriting Equations and Formulas - Exercises - Page 42: 44

Answer

$A=4bh$ $h=\frac{A}{4b}$

Work Step by Step

Decompose the polygon in $8$ equal triangle with common vertex at center. Each triangle has height $h$ and base $b$, so each triangle area is: $$A_1=\frac 12 bh$$ Area of whole polygon: $$A=8A_1=8\cdot \frac 12 bh=4bh$$ Solve for $h$: $$h=A\div(4b)=A\cdot \frac{1}{4b}=\frac{A}{4b}$$
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