SOLUTION: Use an inequality to solve the problem. Be sure to show the inequality and all of your work. A shopkeeper is making a triangular sign for his store front, but he must keep the si

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Question 444678: Use an inequality to solve the problem. Be sure to show the inequality and all of your work.
A shopkeeper is making a triangular sign for his store front, but he must keep the sign under 20 square feet to adhere to the zoning laws. If the base of the sign is 20 feet, what is the maximum height of the triangular sign?
Answer by jorel1380(3719) About Me  (Show Source):
You can put this solution on YOUR website!
1/2*20x<20
10x<20
x<2
The sign can be no more than 2 ft. high..