SOLUTION: A triangular sign has a height that is twice its base. The area of the sign is 10 square feet. Find the base and height of the sign.
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Question 658501: A triangular sign has a height that is twice its base. The area of the sign is 10 square feet. Find the base and height of the sign. Answer by checkley79(3341) (Show Source):
You can put this solution on YOUR website! H=2B
A=BH/2
10=2*2B/2
10=4B/2
4B=20
B=20/4
B=5 ANS FOR THE BASE.
10=5H/2
5H/10*2
5H/20
H=20/5
H=4 ANS FOR THE HEIGHT.
PROOF:
10=5*4/2
10=20/2
10=10
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