SOLUTION: A triangle is 3cm wider than it is tall. the area is 27cm square. find the width.

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Question 382072: A triangle is 3cm wider than it is tall. the area is 27cm square. find the width.
Answer by edjones(8007)   (Show Source): You can put this solution on YOUR website!
Do you mean the base? A triangle has no "width".
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