SOLUTION: A triangle has an Area of 27 square inches. The height of the triangle is 1 1/2 times its base. Find the base and height of the triangle.

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Question 225524: A triangle has an Area of 27 square inches. The height of the triangle is 1 1/2 times its base. Find the base and height of the triangle.
Answer by rfer(16322) About Me  (Show Source):
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27=.5(1.5x)x
27=.75x*x
27=.75x^2
36=x^2
x=6 in