We can use the formula for the area of a triangle which is:
Area = (base * height) / 2
Since the first triangle has a base of 20 feet and a height of 5 feet, we can calculate its area:
Area of first triangle = (20 * 5) / 2 = 50 square feet
Since the two triangles have the same area, we can set the equation:
(25 * height) / 2 = 50
Simplifying the equation, we get:
25 * height = 100
Dividing both sides by 25, we get:
height = 4
Therefore, the height of the second triangle is 4 feet.
An artist is deciding between two different triangular shapes to use for a sculpture. the first triangle has a base of 20 feet and a height of 5 feet. the second triangle has a base of 25 feet. if the triangles have the same area, what is the height of the second triangle
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