SOLUTION: The altitude of a triangle is 2cm shorter than it's base. The area is 15 square centimeters. Find the base of the triangle.
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Question 451315: The altitude of a triangle is 2cm shorter than it's base. The area is 15 square centimeters. Find the base of the triangle.
Answer by Alan3354(69443) (Show Source): You can put this solution on YOUR website!
Hint: 15 = 3*5
Another hint: it's = it is
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