(1/2) b h = 66 so b h = 33
b = h + 1
so
(h+1)(h) = 33
h^2 + h - 33 = 0
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then b = h + 1
The area of a triangle is 66 m2, and its base is 1 m more than the height. Find the base and height of the triangle.
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