SOLUTION: A triangle is 3 cm wider than it is tall. the area is 44 cm^2. Find the width (length and the base) Show all work to find the answer

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Question 1019579: A triangle is 3 cm wider than it is tall. the area is 44 cm^2. Find the width (length and the base) Show all work to find the answer
Answer by josgarithmetic(39618) About Me  (Show Source):
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Wide may mean "base", while tall may be altitude or height.

b for base, h for height;
b=3+h;
%281%2F2%29%283%2Bh%29h=44

h%5E2%2B3h=88

h%5E2%2B3h-88=0, factorable.