SOLUTION: the base of a triangle is 3 times as long as its height. if the area of the triangle is 24 cm squared, find the length of the base and the height.

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Question 35717: the base of a triangle is 3 times as long as its height. if the area of the triangle is 24 cm squared, find the length of the base and the height.
Answer by venugopalramana(3286) About Me  (Show Source):
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HT =H
BASE IS 3 TIMES =3H
AREA =BH/2=24
3H*H/2=24
H*H=24*2/3=16
H=4