SOLUTION: The base of a triangle is one-half as long as its height. If the area of the triangle 100 yards, find its height

Question 942077: The base of a triangle is one-half as long as its height. If the area of the triangle 100 yards, find its height
Answer by TimothyLamb(4379) (Show Source): You can put this solution on YOUR website!
a = hb/2
b = h/2
100 = hb/2
100 = hh/(2*2)
hh = 400
h = sqrt( 400 )
h = 20 yards
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