SOLUTION: The height of a triangle is 3cm less than of the base. If the area of the triangle is 35 square cm, find the height and the length of the base.

Algebra ->  Triangles -> SOLUTION: The height of a triangle is 3cm less than of the base. If the area of the triangle is 35 square cm, find the height and the length of the base.      Log On


   

Question 378640: The height of a triangle is 3cm less than of the base. If the area of the triangle is 35 square cm, find the height and the length of the base.
Answer by nyc_function(2741) About Me  (Show Source):
You can put this solution on YOUR website!
A = (1/2)bh

35 = (1/2)(x)(x - 3)

Can you finish?