The area of a triangle can be calculated using the formula: Area = 1/2 * base * height
Plugging in the values, we get:
Area = 1/2 * 6 inches * 3 inches
Area = 1/2 * 18 square inches
Area = 9 square inches
Therefore, the area of one of the triangular sandwich pieces is 9 square inches.
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A photograph shows two pieces of a non-toasted triangular bread sandwich. Stuffing like corn and other items are sandwiched between two triangular slices in each piece.
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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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