Algebra mathematics

Question

The area of a triangle is 54cm .if the height is 3cm more than the base.find the length of the base

Answer 1

As, we know that:

Area of the triangle = [1/2] x Height x Length

From the question: We have Area = 54, Height = 3

54 = [1/2] x 3 x Length

Length = 54 x 2 x [ 1/3] = 34 cm