The area of a triangle is found using the following formula: If b = 3 in. and h = 8 in., what is the area of the triangle?

12 in. 2
48 in. 2
24 in. 2
5.5 in. 2

12 in. 2

Step-by-step explanation:

3 x 8= 24

1/2. =0.5

24 x 0.5 = 12

12 in.^2

Step-by-step explanation:

The formula to find the area of a triangle is as follows:

1/2bh

When the variables are plugged in, you get:

1/2(3)(8)

First, solve the parentheses. 3*8=24.

Next, divide by 2. 24/2=12.

The answer is 12 inches squared, or 12 in.^2 .