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The area of a triangle can be found using the formula: A = 1/2 hb. Solve the area formula for b.

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To solve the area formula \( A = \frac{1}{2} hb \) for \( b \), we need to isolate \( b \) on one side of the equation. Here are the steps:

  1. Start with the formula: \[ A = \frac{1}{2} hb \]

  2. To eliminate the fraction, multiply both sides by 2: \[ 2A = hb \]

  3. Now, to isolate \( b \), divide both sides by \( h \): \[ b = \frac{2A}{h} \]

Thus, the formula solved for \( b \) is: \[ b = \frac{2A}{h} \]