Area = 1/2 base * Height
Base = height - 3
77 = 1/2 (height - 3)(height)
Solve for height and put that value into the second equation. Check by putting both values into the second equation.
The base of a triangle is 3m longer than the height. Find the base if the area of this triangle is 77m^2.
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