Triangle Area and Dimensions

This video tutorial explains how to calculate the area of a triangle and find missing dimensions such as base or height. It introduces two formulas for calculating the area and demonstrates how to use them to find missing dimensions when given the area and one other dimension. The video emphasizes the commutative property of multiplication and provides step-by-step examples to illustrate the process.

What is the main topic discussed in the video?

• Understanding the properties of circles

• Solving quadratic equations

• Calculating the perimeter of a triangle

• Finding the area of a triangle and missing dimensions

Which property of multiplication is emphasized in the video?

• Identity property

• Commutative property

• Distributive property

• Associative property

What is the formula for the area of a triangle as recommended in the video?

• 1/2 times base times height

• Base plus height

• Base times height divided by 2

• Base times height

In the first example, what is the given area of the triangle?

• 40

• 30

• 50

• 60

What is the missing dimension in the first example?

• Perimeter

• Area

• Height

• Base

How is the missing height calculated in the first example?

• By subtracting the base from the area

• By multiplying the base and area

• By dividing the area by the base

• By adding the base and area

In the second example, what is the given base of the triangle?

• 25

• 15

• 10

• 20

What is the calculated height in the second example?

• 6

• 5

• 7

• 4

In the third example, what is the given height of the triangle?

• 5

• 6

• 7

• 8

What is the calculated base in the third example?

• 9

• 8

• 10

• 11