Solve the problem.
-The color guard is making new triangular flags that must have a base of 18 inches to fit on their flagpoles. What is the maximum length of the triangular flags, if they want to use a maximum of 297 in.2 of cloth?
A)66 in.
B)35 in.
C)16.5 in.
D)33 in.

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Quizplus · Accepted Answer

The area of a triangle is given by (1/2) * base * height. With a base of 18 inches and a maximum area of 297 in², the height can be calculated as (2 * 297) / 18 = 33 inches.

Solve the Problem. -The Color Guard Is Making New Triangular Flags That Must