SOLUTION: Base of a triangle is 7cm greater than the height. The area is 22cm². Find the height and length of the base. Height____ base _____.

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Question 162999: Base of a triangle is 7cm greater than the height. The area is 22cm². Find the height and length of the base. Height____ base _____.

Answer by jojo14344(1513)   (Show Source): You can put this solution on YOUR website!

Remember: --------------> working eqn
But as per condition,
So,

, cross multiply & transpose


factor out being a perfect square:

, No good
ANSWER
so,
Check via working eqn,



Thank you,
Jojo

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