the base of a triagle is 3 feet greater in length that its altitude, x. write a polynomial that represents the area of the triangle
Carol H.
answered 06/22/18
Experienced Mathematics Tutor w/ Master's Degree in Math
Let x + 3 = the length of the base
A = (1/2)bh
A = (1/2)(x + 3)x
A = (1/2)(x2 + 3x)
A = (1/2)x2 + (3/2)x
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