SOLUTION: the height of a triangle is 2 metres longer than its base. If the area of the triangle is 40m^2, find its dimensions.
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Question 827589: the height of a triangle is 2 metres longer than its base. If the area of the triangle is 40m^2, find its dimensions.
Answer by josgarithmetic(39617) (Show Source): You can put this solution on YOUR website!
x=base
y=height
and
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, the solution that makes sense.
ANSWER: x=8 and y=10
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