SOLUTION: Hello,
Problem:
The base of a triangle is 3cm greater than the height. The
area is 14 cm^2. Find the height and the length of the base.
I know that I have a consecutive n
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Problem:
The base of a triangle is 3cm greater than the height. The
area is 14 cm^2. Find the height and the length of the base.
I know that I have a consecutive n
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: Hello,
Problem:
The base of a triangle is 3cm greater than the height. The
area is 14 cm^2. Find the height and the length of the base.
I know that I have a consecutive number - (n+3) and I know I have
to apply a formula A= 1/2(b)(h) or is it the A=l(w). I tried it
using both, and still am not doing it right...I also know that I have
to do factoring in there, once I get my equation right. Than do
the whole take it zero thing. So I know the steps but not getting
them in order properly....Thanks so much!!!
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You can put this solution on YOUR website! The base of a triangle is 3cm greater than the height. The
area is 14 cm^2. Find the height and the length of the base.
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A = (1/2)bh
14 = (1/2)(h+3)h
h^2+3h-28 = 0
(h+7)(h-4)=0
Positive answer:
h=4 cm (height)
base = h+3 = 7 cm
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