SOLUTION: The base length of a right triangle is 4 cm more than its height. The area is 30 cm2. Find the length of the base and height. Thanks!

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Question 937381: The base length of a right triangle is 4 cm more than its height. The area is 30 cm2. Find the length of the base and height.
Thanks!

Answer by josgarithmetic(39617)   (Show Source): You can put this solution on YOUR website!
b for base
h for height
Given: , area 30
Formula for triangle area,




Solve for h and evaluate b.

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