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10 May, 04:14

If the height h of a triangle is 3 inches less than the length of the base b, and the area A of the triangle is 19 times the length of the base, find b and h.

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  1. 10 May, 04:44
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    b = 41

    h = 38

    Step-by-step explanation:

    h = b-3

    A = 19b

    (b-3) x b = 19 b

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    (b-3) x b = 19b (2)

    (b-3) x b = 38b

    b-3 = 38

    b = 41 : h = 41 - 3 = h = 38
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