SOLUTION: The area of a triangle is 16 more than the base. If the height is 6, what is the length of the base?

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Question 175225: The area of a triangle is 16 more than the base. If the height is 6, what is the length of the base?
Answer by Mathtut(3670) About Me  (Show Source):
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A=1/2bh
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b+16=1/2b(6)
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b+16=3b
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2b=16
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