
Reagan A.
asked 11/28/16The base of a triangle is 22 cm shorter than the altitude. The area of the triangle is 180180 sq cm. Find the lengths of the base and altitude.
The base of a triangle is 22 cm shorter than the altitude. The area of the triangle is 180180 sq cm. Find the lengths of the base and altitude.
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Chitra K. answered 11/28/16
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altitude a
base b = a-22
Area= a*b/2
a(a-22)/2= 180
a2 - 22a = 180
a2 - 22a -180= 0
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