Question

The front of an​ a-frame cabin in a national park is in the shape of a​ triangle, with an area of 248 ft. if the height is 1 ft less than twice the​ base, find the base and the height of the front of the cabin.

Answer 1

Area of triangle=1/2bh
Area=248ft
Base=x
Height=2x-1
248=1/2×x×(2x-1)........