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A triangle is 3cm wider than it is tall. The area is 44cm^2. Find the width(length of the base).
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A triangle is 3cm wider than it is tall. The area is 44cm^2. Find the width(length of the base).

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Set height to x, then length of base is x+3, Area formula says that
0.5*x*(x+3)=44, x(x+3)=88, x=8, x+3=11, which is the length you are looking for (11cm)
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