SOLUTION: The area of a triangle is 20. The base is x+2 and the height is x what is the value of x

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Question 749186: The area of a triangle is 20. The base is x+2 and the height is x what is the value of x
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The area of a triangle is the base times the height divided by 2, hence

Solve the quadratic. You will need the quadratic formula or, if you are a glutton for punishment, you can complete the square.

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