Problema Solution
the base of a triangle is 7 centimeters greater than the height. The area is 22 cm^2. Find the height and length of the base.
The height of the triangle is ____ cm.
THe base of the triangle is _____ cm.
Answer provided by our tutors
The height: x
The base: x+7
So the equation is
x(x+7)/2 = 22
So
x = 4
So
The height of the triangle is 4 cm.
THe base of the triangle is 11 cm.