SOLUTION: The base of a triangle is 2 inches less than its height. If the area of the triangle is 60 square inches, find its height.
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Question 491010: The base of a triangle is 2 inches less than its height. If the area of the triangle is 60 square inches, find its height.
Answer by Alan3354(69443) (Show Source): You can put this solution on YOUR website!
b*h = 120
b = h-2
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