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Question 829658: Please help me solve this equation:
The height of a triangular window is 3 feet less than its base. If the area of the window is 20 square feet, find the dimensions of the window.
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Answer by Alan3354(69443)   (Show Source): You can put this solution on YOUR website!
b*h/2 = 120
b*h = 40
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Find a pair of factors of 40 that differ by 3

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