SOLUTION: The length of the base of a triangle with constant area varies inversely with the height. When the base is 18 cm long, the height is 7 cm. Find the length of the base when the heig

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Question 1091569: The length of the base of a triangle with constant area varies inversely with the height. When the base is 18 cm long, the height is 7 cm. Find the length of the base when the height is 6 cm.
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Answer by josgarithmetic(39617) About Me  (Show Source):
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A, constant known area
L, length of base
h, height
k, variation constant

L=k%2Fh

k=hL
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k=7%2A18
k=126
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L=126%2Fh
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h=6----------L=126%2F6=highlight_green%2821%29