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Let L = length
and h = height
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h = 5L-3
1/2(hL) = 34
Solve for h and L.
The height of a triangle is 3 inches less than 5 times the length of its base. The area is 34 square inches. Find the length of the base and the height of the triangle.
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can you please do the problem a little more
Substitute the value of h in the first equation into the second equation as follows:
1/2(5L-3)*L = 34
Now solve for L, then h.
1/2(5L-3)*L = 34
Now solve for L, then h.
Drag the yellow point until an accurate height of the triangle is drawn afterwards fill out empty boxes below to determine the area of the triangle