To find the height of the rectangle, we need to find the dimensions of both the rectangle and the triangle.
Given that the base of the rectangle is 6 centimeters and the area is 78 square centimeters, we can set up the equation:
6 * h = 78
Solving for h, we divide both sides of the equation by 6:
h = 78/6
h = 13 centimeters
Therefore, the height of the rectangle is 13 centimeters.
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A composite shape is drawn using a rectangle and a triangle. The rectangle has a base labeled as 6 centimeters. A triangle showing a perpendicular height of 6 centimeters is stacked on the top side of the rectangle. The base of the triangle and the top of the rectangle have a common side. Right angle symbols are shown on all four corners of the rectangle.
John Roy creates this drawing of a composite shape for an art contest. The area of the drawing is 78 square centimeters. What is the height of the rectangle?
(1 point)
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10 centimeters
8 centimeters
13 centimeters
12 centimeters
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