(Base x height) / 2, for a triangle

Answer:

AREA

Hint:

Think of the space inside a triangle's three sides—mathematicians often calculate this by splitting a parallelogram in half.

Explanation:

This clue is a straightforward math definition. The formula "(base x height) / 2" is how you calculate the area of a triangle, so the answer is simply "AREA." There’s no wordplay or hidden meaning—it’s a direct reference to a basic geometry concept.

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