Answer:
A = a(17 in)
Step-by-step explanation:
The area (A) is given in terms of the base (b) and altitude (a) by the formula ...
A = (1/2)ba
Filling in the given dimension, we have ...
A = (1/2)(34 in)a
A = a(17 in)
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If the altitude has dimensions of inches, then the area will be in square inches. Otherwise some conversion will be necessary to get the area in square units.
You're probably expected to write this without the units:
A = 17h . . . . if h represents the altitude (height)
