Problema Solution
The base of a triangle is 8cm greater than the height. The area is 42cm^3. Find the height and the lenghts of the base?
Answer provided by our tutors
The height: x
The base:x+8
The area = base*height/2 = x(x+8)/2
So the equation is
x(x+8)/2 = 42
So
x = 6
So
The height: 6 cm
The base: 14cm