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11 November, 16:26

A triangle is 3cm wider than it is tall. The area is 44cm^2. Find the width (length of the base).

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  1. 11 November, 16:40
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    Set height to x, then length of base is x+3, Area formula says that

    0.5*x * (x+3) = 44, x (x+3) = 88, x=8, x+3=11, which is the length you are looking for (11cm)
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