SOLUTION: i need help with this problem if the area of triangle ABC is 114 square units and h = 12, calculate the value for b. the triangle is a equilateral triangle with the number 16 on

Question 199618: i need help with this problem
if the area of triangle ABC is 114 square units and h = 12, calculate the value for b.
the triangle is a equilateral triangle with the number 16 on the legs or the sides
thank you
craig
Answer by solver91311(24713) (Show Source): You can put this solution on YOUR website!

I already did this problem for you. Question 199614.

http://www.algebra.com/algebra/homework/Rectangles/Rectangles.faq.question.199614.html

And again, I have to say that your triangle is NOT equilateral. If it were equilateral, then all three sides would measure 16 and the height would be

. But if the height is actually 12 as you say, the base must be

, so you have 2 equal sides and a third side that is a different measure so you have an isosceles triangle.

John

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