original b = h+3
(1/2)(b+3)(h+3) = (1/2)(h+6)(h+3) = 14
Now just solve for h, and then get b.
The base of a triangle is three inches more than its height. If each is increased by 3 inches the
area of the triangle (1/2 bh)
is 14 square inches. Find the original base (𝑏) and the original height
(ℎ) in inches. (Lesson 15)
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