SOLUTION: The base length of a right triangle is 4 cm more than its height. The area is 30 cm2. Find the length of the base and height. Thanks!

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Question 937381: The base length of a right triangle is 4 cm more than its height. The area is 30 cm2. Find the length of the base and height.
Thanks!
Answer by josgarithmetic(39617) About Me  (Show Source):
You can put this solution on YOUR website!
b for base
h for height
Given: b=h%2B4, area 30
Formula for triangle area, %281%2F2%29bh


%281%2F2%29%28h%2B4%29h=30

Solve for h and evaluate b.