SOLUTION: The base of a triangle is 2 inches less than its height. If the area of the triangle is 60 square inches, find its height.

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Question 491010: The base of a triangle is 2 inches less than its height. If the area of the triangle is 60 square inches, find its height.
Answer by Alan3354(69443) About Me  (Show Source):
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b*h = 120
b = h-2
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