10.1: areas of parallelograms and triangles Flashcards
1
Q
The base of a parallelogram
A
Any of the parallelogram’s sides.
2
Q
The base of a triangle
A
Any of the triangle’s sides.
3
Q
The height of a parallelogram
A
The length of the altitude.
4
Q
Altitude of a parallelogram
A
A segment perp. to the line containing that base drawn from the side opposite the base.
5
Q
The height of a triangle
A
The length of the altitude to the line containing the base.
