SOLUTION: The base of a triangle is 6 inches longer than twice the length of its altitude, x. Write a polynomial that represents the area of the triangle

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Question 962402: The base of a triangle is 6 inches longer than twice the length of its altitude, x. Write a polynomial that represents the area of the triangle
Answer by macston(5194) About Me  (Show Source):
You can put this solution on YOUR website!

b=base=2x+6; h=altitude=x
Area=%281%2F2%29bh
Area=%281%2F2%29%282x%2B6%29%28x%29
Area=%28x%2B3%29%28x%29
Area=x%5E2%2B3x