Identify Base and Height

Front

What is the base of a triangle?

Back

The base of a triangle is one of its sides, typically the bottom side when the triangle is positioned with one vertex pointing upwards.

Front

What is the height of a triangle?

Back

The height of a triangle is the perpendicular distance from the base to the opposite vertex.

Front

How do you identify the height of a triangle?

Back

To identify the height, look for the line segment that is perpendicular to the base and connects to the opposite vertex.

Front

What is the relationship between base and height in a triangle?

Back

The area of a triangle can be calculated using the formula: Area = 1/2 × base × height.

Tags

CCSS.6.G.A.1

Front

Can the base of a triangle be any side?

Back

Yes, any side of a triangle can be considered the base, but the height will change depending on which side is chosen as the base.

Front

What does it mean for a line to be perpendicular?

Back

A line is perpendicular to another line if it intersects at a right angle (90 degrees).

Tags

CCSS.4.G.A.1

CCSS.HSG.CO.A.1

Front

If the base of a triangle is 6 cm and the height is 4 cm, what is the area?

Back

Area = 1/2 × base × height = 1/2 × 6 cm × 4 cm = 12 cm².

Tags

CCSS.6.G.A.1

Front

What is a right triangle?

Back

A right triangle is a triangle that has one angle measuring 90 degrees.

Tags

CCSS.4.G.A.2

Front

In a right triangle, how is the height related to the base?

Back

In a right triangle, one of the legs can serve as the base, and the other leg can serve as the height.

Front

What is the formula for the area of a triangle?

Back

Area = 1/2 × base × height.

Tags

CCSS.6.G.A.1