SOLUTION: I need the formula to solve this problem. Section entitled, Analyzing Graphs of quadratic functions, maximizing area. The sum of the base and the height of a triangle is 26 cm.

Question 288178: I need the formula to solve this problem. Section entitled, Analyzing Graphs of quadratic functions, maximizing area.
The sum of the base and the height of a triangle is 26 cm. Find the dimensions for which area is a maximum.
The triangle with maximum area has a height of ______ and a base of ______.
Answer by richwmiller(17219) (Show Source): You can put this solution on YOUR website!
b+h=26
1/2*b*h=a
base and height 12 and 14 or base and height 14 and 12
a=84
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