<PRE><B>Question 93123</B>
The base of a triangle is 3cm greater than the height. The
area is 14 cm^2. Find the height and the length of the base. 
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A = (1/2)bh
14 = (1/2)(h+3)h
h^2+3h-28 = 0
(h+7)(h-4)=0
Positive answer:
h=4 cm (height)
base = h+3 = 7 cm
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Cheers,
Stan H.</PRE>