SOLUTION: if a triangle is 8cm wider than it is tall and the area is 280 cm^2 what is the width (length of base).....could somebody please help, I am desperate! I need to see the work to see

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Question 659675: if a triangle is 8cm wider than it is tall and the area is 280 cm^2 what is the width (length of base).....could somebody please help, I am desperate! I need to see the work to see how you get to the answer...thanks so much
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