Question 154282
A triangular sail has the area of x^2 + 5x + 6 square meters and a height of x + 3 meters. Find the length of the sail's base.
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A = (1/2)hb
x^2+5x+6 = (1/2)(x+3)b
(x+2) = (1/2)base
base = 2x+4
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Cheers,
Stan H.