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Sandbox Area
Right side of the triangle: A=1/2bh
Left side of the triangle: h = 2.4 meters
Bottom of the triangle: b = 3.5 meters
Lokota wants to build a sandbox for his little brother. Determine the amount of sand he
needs by finding the area of the sandbox. Use the drop-down menus to complete the
statements.
First, write the formula, A = ½bh.
Next use parentheses when you substitute___for b and___for h.
Now, simplify by____ ½, 2.4, and 3.5.
The area of the sandbox is____m^2

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Let's fill in the blanks step by step:

  1. First, write the formula, A = ½bh.
  2. Next use parentheses when you substitute (3.5) for b and (2.4) for h.
  3. Now, simplify by multiplying 2.4 and 3.5, then multiplying by ½.
  4. The area of the sandbox is 4.2 m².

Here's the complete filled version:

Sandbox Area
Right side of the triangle: A=1/2bh
Left side of the triangle: h = 2.4 meters
Bottom of the triangle: b = 3.5 meters
Lokota wants to build a sandbox for his little brother. Determine the amount of sand he needs by finding the area of the sandbox. Use the drop-down menus to complete the statements.
First, write the formula, A = ½bh.
Next use parentheses when you substitute (3.5) for b and (2.4) for h.
Now, simplify by multiplying 2.4 and 3.5, then multiplying by ½.
The area of the sandbox is 4.2 m².