The area of a triangle is given by the formula: Area = (1/2) x base x height.
Substitute the values given in the problem:
Area = (1/2) x 6 inches x 3 inches
Area = 3 inches x 3 inches
Area = 9 square inches
Therefore, the area of one triangular sandwich piece is 9 square inches.
A sandwich is cut into two pieces. Each piece is the shape of a triangle. The triangle has a base of 6 inches and a height of 3 inches. Find the area of one of the triangular sandwich pieces.
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The area of the triangular sandwich piece is __ square inches.
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