Inactive Tutor answered • 11/18/16
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area of triangle is one half of product of base and height.
24 sq in = ½•(h+8)•h
Solve that for h and then you'll know both base & height.
Mercedes C.
asked • 11/18/16my question was too long so i put it in description
the base of a triangular sign exceeds the height by 8 inches. If the area of the sign is 24 square inches, find the length of the base and the height of the triangle.?
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