SOLUTION: The base of a triangle is 3 feet less than the height. If the base is increased by 6 feet, the area is increased by 30 feet. Find the base and the height of the original triangle.
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Question 1067126: The base of a triangle is 3 feet less than the height. If the base is increased by 6 feet, the area is increased by 30 feet. Find the base and the height of the original triangle.
Answer by josgarithmetic(39617) (Show Source): You can put this solution on YOUR website!
Original triangle
base b
height h
base b=h-3
area
Increased base, new triangle
area
New triangle is area 30 square feet more.
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