SOLUTION: the base of a certain triangle is 5 cm longer than the altitude, and the area is 42cm squared. FInd the length of the base
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Question 1117752: the base of a certain triangle is 5 cm longer than the altitude, and the area is 42cm squared. FInd the length of the base
Answer by josgarithmetic(39620) (Show Source): You can put this solution on YOUR website!
Base, a+5
Altitude, a
Area,
OR
Base, y
Altitude, y-5
Area, --------solve this for y.
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