IM 6.1.10 Practice: Bases and Heights of Triangles

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  1. For each triangle, a base is labeled b. Use the segment tool to draw a line segment that shows its corresponding height. (.ggb)
     
  2. Find the area of the triangle. Show your reasoning. If you get stuck, carefully consider which side of the triangle to use as the base. (.ggb)
     
  3. Find the area of this shape. Show your reasoning. (.ggb)
     
  4. On the grid, sketch two different parallelograms that have equal area. Label a base and height of each and explain how you know the areas are the same. (.ggb)