SOLUTION: The base of a triangle is 77 cm greater than the height. The area is 39 cm squared 2. Find the height and base of the triangle.

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Question 1057447: The base of a triangle is 77 cm greater than the height. The area is 39 cm squared 2. Find the height and base of the triangle.
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The base of a triangle is 77 cm greater than the height. The area is 39 cm squared 2. Find the height and base of the triangle.
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b*h/2 = 39
b = h + 77
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