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The formula for the area of a triangle is A=1/2bh

, where b is the base and h is the height. Rearrange the formula to solve for the height (h).

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To rearrange the formula for the area of a triangle \( A = \frac{1}{2}bh \) to solve for the height \( h \), follow these steps:

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

  2. Multiply both sides by 2 to eliminate the fraction: \[ 2A = bh \]

  3. Divide both sides by \( b \) (assuming \( b \neq 0 \)) to isolate \( h \): \[ h = \frac{2A}{b} \]

So, the height \( h \) is given by the formula: \[ h = \frac{2A}{b} \]