The height of a triangle is 1 cm more than it’s base. Find the height and base of its area is 21 cm^2

Question

Solve problems using geometry

Answer 1

(1/2)X(x+1) = 21

x(x+1) = 42

x^2 + x - 42 = 0

( x + 7 )( x-6 )=0

x+7 results in negative measures

x=6

The triangle is 7 by 6